• Trimming the nasal passages and removing polyps and other growths, to generally
  improve nasal breathing

• Straightening a deviated septum (that's the middle bit of your nose to you and me),
  also to aid easier nasal breathing

• Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, (UPPP), which entails removing the uvula, excess tissue
  at the back of the throat, and part of the soft palate.

• Laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty (LAUP), using a laser to remove excessive tissue,
  and tightening the throat

• A tracheostomy can be done in severe cases where all other treatments have failed.

Tracheostomy

The CPAP machine is a high quality medical air pump that delivers a very accurate and constant pressure.

Air pressure on the pump is set just high enough to stop the airway from collapsing during normal sleep. This is usually calculated after a sleep study.

The unit can sit on the floor or on a bedside table. The pump is connected via flexible plastic tubing to a nasal or full-face mask. There is some noise generated by the CPAP machine, but this is minimal.