Sleep is essential for our bodies to function normally and you need a certain amount every night to function effectively and feel refreshed throughout the day. Disturbed sleep has consequences on the human body and its ability to perform. If you snore regularly and experience constant daytime sleepiness, you may have a condition called "Sleep Apnoea". Although it is as widespread as asthma and diabetes, sleep apnoea often remains undiagnosed, and left untreated, it can have serious impacts on your health. Find out more...
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Sleep apnoea can be a serious life-threatening condition. Recent research shows that snoring and sleep apnoea are associated with several serious comorbidities.
Left untreated, it is a contributing risk factor to Obesity, Diabetes, Hypertension, Stroke, Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) and Depression.
Treating sleep apnoea can ease the severity of these problems, as well as improve a person's overall quality of life.
OSA treatment has been shown to lower blood pressure in hypertensive patients and to improve glucose control in diabetics. Effectively treated patients will have a noticeable increase in their energy levels during the day.
The message is simple - if you have sleep apnoea, you need to get treated!
Visit RealSleep, our practical online OSA resource, for more information on caring for your condition and what sleep apnoea treatment is available to you.
If you have sleep apnoea, every time an apnoea occurs you struggle to breathe, placing stress on your brain and heart. Night after night, your sleep is disrupted. You experience the kind of tiredness that affects the quality of your life, work, and relationships. So it is important to seek further advice from your GP if you suspect you may have signs of snoring and sleep apnoea. Read more...
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