Snoring can be a sign of sleep apnoea or other breathing conditions.
Types of Sleep Apnoea
1. Obstructive Sleep Apnoea: most prevalent, brought on by relaxation of the throat tissue
2. Less frequent, central nervous system involvement in central sleep apnoea
3. Complex sleep apnoea, which combines central and obstructive sleep apnoea
Sleep apnoea symptoms
- Experiencing drowsiness in the daytime
- Headaches when you first wake up
- Loud snoring followed by pauses and gasping for air
- memory loss or difficulty
- Irritable mood swings
- Need to go to the toile often at night
- Sore or dry throat in the morning
Left untreated there are potential risks to health such as:
- Gaining body weight
- Developing diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Potential strokes
Medical Sleep Apnoea Treatments
– Devices that provide continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
– Devices for oral hygiene
– Surgery (for more serious situations)
– Additional oxygen treatment
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