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WHAT IS SLEEP APNOEA?

Sleep apnoea is a common disorder in which you have five or more pauses in breathing or shallow breaths while you sleep.

Breathing pauses can last from a few seconds to minutes. They may occur 30 times or more an hour. Typically, normal breathing then starts again, sometimes with a loud snort or choking sound.

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This sleep disorder often goes undiagnosed and may be affecting the day to day quality of life for you and your partner.

Am I at risk of O.S.A?

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COULD I HAVE SLEEP APNOEA?

  • Do you snore? (Unsure? Ask your partner)

  • Do you sleep all night, yet wake up tired?

  • Are you fatigued in the day?

  • Are you overweight?

  • Is driving, especially distance almost impossible due to tiredness?

If you can answer YES to all or most of these questions you should discuss this with your doctor... YOU MAY HAVE SLEEP APNOEA
If left untreated what are the health  implications of Sleep Apnoea?

 

  • Stroke

  • High blood pressure

  • Increased insulin resistance

  • Cardiac problems

  • Memory & Psychological problems

  • Erectile dysfunction

  • Traffic & workplace accidents

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