Sleep apnoea is a condition where the airways are periodically obstructed during sleep, disrupting the natural breathing process and reducing blood oxygen levels. Brief periods of unconscious waking also occur, interrupting the sleep cycle throughout the night. Without sleep apnoea treatment, people can suffer from snoring and excessive daytime sleepiness as well as more serious issues such as hypertension and heart attacks.
We may need to refer you to a leading specialist who will undertake Once a sleep study to confirm and assess the severity of the condition, which will enable them to provide solutions that will alleviate symptoms and improve quality of sleep.
