Dextrose Prolotherapy Versus LLLT in Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

The LLLT group received the laser application at 8 points, once a week, over a 2-month period, totaling 8 sessions. Each point was stimulated for 8 seconds in the soft palate, uvula, pharyngeal walls, palatine tonsils, and on the tongue base. LLLT protocol: Diode laser 810nm in continuous contact mode was used, and the radiant energy was 2J (250uw X 8 sec) for each point. Total energy was 16J (2J X 8 points) for each session.

25% dextrose was injected in the same 8 points; 1/2 ml for each point, total 4ml for each session. The injection was done weekly, up to 4 sessions.