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Evidence-based recommendations on soft-palate implants for simple snoring. This involves inserting implants into the soft palate of the mouth to make it stiffer and less likely to vibrate.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 November 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency ablation of the soft palate for snoring. This involves using an electrode device to puncture and send radiofrequency energy into the soft palate to scar and tighten it.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 January 2014

encourages further research into radiofrequency ablation of the soft palate for snoring. This could take the form of data collection,...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

9 June 2015

This guideline covers the diagnosis and management of obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome (OSAHS), obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with OSAHS (COPD–OSAHS overlap syndrome) in people over 16. It aims to improve recognition, investigation and treatment of these related conditions.

Result type

NICE guideline

Published

20 August 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on daytime intraoral neuromuscular electrical tongue stimulation using a removable device for obstructive sleep apnoea. This involves placing a mouthpiece around the tongue inside the mouth (intraoral). It delivers electrical stimulation to the muscles of the tongue (neuromuscular). The aim is to reduce airway obstruction during sleep.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

19 April 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on soft-palate implants for obstructive sleep apnoea. This involves inserting implants into the soft palate of the mouth to stiffen it over subsequent weeks and make it less likely to vibrate.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 November 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on powered microdebrider turbinoplasty for inferior turbinate hypertrophy. This involves cutting away some of the swollen membrane covering the turbinates.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 July 2014

Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency tissue reduction for turbinate hypertrophy. This involves using radiofrequency energy to close blood vessels that can cause swelling and destroy excess tissue.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 June 2014

Evidence-based recommendations on hypoglossal nerve stimulation for moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnoea in adults. This involves implanting a device under the skin in the chest and connecting it to a nerve under the tongue (hypoglossal nerve).

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 November 2017

details of patient selection, duration of treatment and effect, effect on snoring and sleep apnoea, quality of life and complications....

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

5 May 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on pitolisant hydrochloride for treating excessive daytime sleepiness caused by obstructive sleep apnoea in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

9 March 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on solriamfetol (Sunosi) for treating excessive daytime sleepiness caused by obstructive sleep apnoea in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

9 March 2022

This guidance has been replaced by NICE interventional procedure guidance 476.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

17 February 2003

This guideline covers identifying and managing otitis media with effusion (OME), also known as ‘glue ear’, in children younger than 12 years. It aims to improve hearing and quality of life in children with OME.

Result type

NICE guideline

Published

30 August 2023

This guideline covers mid-life approaches to delay or prevent the onset of dementia, disability and frailty in later life. The guideline aims to increase the amount of time that people can be independent, healthy and active in later life.

Result type

NICE guideline

Published

20 October 2015