Snoring could be more than annoying – it could be a danger to your health. Take our 9-question quiz to find out if you’re at risk.
Snoring could be more than annoying – it could be a danger to your health. Take our 9-question quiz to find out if you’re at risk.
Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder characterised by repeated interruptions in breathing throughout the sleep cycle.
These interruptions, called apneas, are caused by the collapse of soft tissue in the airway, which prevents oxygen from reaching the lungs.
About 10% of the adult population in the world suffers from sleep apnea, and about 90% of them have not been diagnosed.1 7% of men are living with sleep apnea. 5% of women are living with sleep apnea.
That’s significant because sleep apnea is a serious condition. Sleep apnea disrupts the sleep cycle and can dramatically impact energy, mental performance and long-term health. In some cases, if left untreated, sleep apnea can be fatal.
It can be hard to take the first steps into finding out if you have sleep apnea. We are here to help.
Nighttime symptoms
Daytime symptoms
*Mayo Clinic, “Sleep Apnea Complications,” August 2015.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sleep-apnea/basics/complications/con-20020286
Sleep apnea ca have serious short and long-term health risks if left untreated, including:
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Find out whether you are high or low risk of Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Order you test kit
Place an order online and one of our Sleep Support Team will contact you to arrange delivery of the test kit at a time that suits you.
Perform the test
Follow our simple instructions to setup the kit. Sleep just one night whilst our kit monitors your sleep. Our team will then arrange for the test kit to be picked up from you.
We will send you a
digital report, analysed by specialist team and reviewed by our sleep consultant, explaining your results. If necessary, our Sleep Consultant may call you to discuss the results.
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- Extra tissue in the back of the airway, such as large tonsils
- Decrease in the tone of the muscles that hold the airway open
- The tongue falling back and closing off the airway
Sleep apnea can have serious short- and long-term health risks if left untreated, including:
- High blood pressure
- Irregular heartbeat
- Heart disease / heart attack
- Stroke
- Type 2 diabetes
- Driving- and work-related accidents
CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) provides a gentle flow of positive-pressure air through a facial mask to keep the airway open during sleep. As a result:
- Breathing becomes regular during sleep
- Snoring stops
- Restful sleep is restored
- Quality of life is improved
- Risk for high blood pressure, heart disease, heart attack, stroke and motor vehicle and work accidents are reduced
- Loud or disruptive snoring
- Witnessed pauses in breathing
- Choking or gasping for air during sleep
- Restless sleep
- Frequent visits to the bathroom
- Early morning headaches
- Excessive daytime fatigue
- Poor concentration
- Depression or irritability
- Falling asleep during routine activities
- Overweight/obesity
- A large neck or tongue
- Extra tissue or crowding in the airway
Most PAP users who remain committed to treatment enjoy:
- Increased energy and attentiveness
- Fewer morning headaches
- Reduced irritability
- Improved memory
- Increased ability to exercise
- Lower blood pressure
- Decreased risk of strokes and heart attacks
- Increased effectiveness at home and at work
- Improved overall quality of life
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References
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