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    Description

    Obstructive sleep apnoea happens when the airway in the throat narrows during sleep causing breathing to repeatedly stop for short periods. This narrowing may be caused by the tongue falling backwards.

    In this procedure, a mouthpiece is placed around the tongue inside the mouth (intraoral). It delivers electrical stimulation to the muscles of the tongue (neuromuscular). The device is used at home during the daytime, typically for 20 minutes once a day for 6 weeks. The person using the device controls the level of stimulation. The aim is to reduce airway obstruction during sleep.