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This report aims to highlight the significance of primary epiglottic collapse as a rare cause of obstructive sleep apnea and its unique management.

May 10, 2026SLEEP

1288 Primary Epiglottic Collapse: An Unusual Presentation of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Requiring Multidisciplinary Management

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RTRehab TalatHenry Ford Hospital MJMiriam JaziriHenry Ford Health System MHMaren Hyde-NolanHenry Ford Hospital

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Case report shows effective treatment for obstructive sleep apnea via epiglottic stiffening in a male patient, indicating multidisciplinary management is crucial.

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This report aims to highlight the significance of primary epiglottic collapse as a rare cause of obstructive sleep apnea and its unique management.
Reported on a 33-year-old male with mild obstructive sleep apnea diagnosed via in-lab polysomnography.
The patient underwent drug-induced sleep endoscopy which confirmed epiglottic collapse.
An epiglottic stiffening procedure was performed and follow-up evaluations assessed symptoms and apnea hypopnea index.
Post-operative polysomnography revealed an apnea hypopnea index of 3.6, indicating improvement in sleep apnea severity.
Significant reduction in symptoms of choking and snoring was reported at follow-up.
Comorbid insomnia persisted, leading to the initiation of cognitive behavioral therapy.

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Talat et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a00210dc8f74e3340f9bdff https://doi.org/10.1093/sleep/zsag091.1287

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Case report shows effective treatment for obstructive sleep apnea via epiglottic stiffening in a male patient, indicating multidisciplinary management is crucial.

1288 Primary Epiglottic Collapse: An Unusual Presentation of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Requiring Multidisciplinary Management

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1288 Primary Epiglottic Collapse: An Unusual Presentation of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Requiring Multidisciplinary Management

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