Radiofrequency palatal reduction versus LAUP as a treatment of snoring and mild obstructive sleep apnea

ABSTRACT

In this study, 30 patients complaining of snoring and mild obstructive sleep apnea were randomly distributed into two groups, 15 patients each. One group was subjected to laser assisted uvulopalatoplasty [LAUP] while the other to RF. The follow up of these patients revealed that LAUP is more effective than RF, whereas RF is more tolerable than LAUP. LAUP was proved to be an effective method in the treatment of snoring and mild obstructive sleep apnea, while RF proved to be very safe and well-tolerated but needs further study to exactly evaluate its efficacy