Snoring and Sleep Apnoea
Sick of snoring? Your trouble breathing could be a symptom of a larger issue
Snoring can have a negative impact on your personal relationships, but did you know that it may also be a symptom of a serious health concern? Snoring occurs when the soft tissues at the back of the throat collapse during sleep and if these soft tissues collapse and completely seal off the throat this can lead to obstructive sleep apnoea.
- Snoring
- Gasping for air, snorting or choking during sleep
- Excessive fatigue and lethargy during the day
- Insomnia
- Poor concentration and memory
- Headaches
- Dry mouth or sore throat in the mornings
- Mood and behaviour changes
- Excess weight
It is important to note that any of the above can be an early warning sign of undiagnosed sleep apnoea. This condition can then lead to a dramatic increase in the risk of serious diseases such as heart disease (seven times the risk of an average person) and motor vehicle accidents (four to nine times the risk of an average person).
Measuring the severity of sleep apnoea
Normal Breathing:
very few interruptions per night, commonly fewer than 5 in each hour
Mild sleep apnoea:
anywhere between 5-15 interruptions in any given hour
Moderate sleep apnoea:
anywhere between 15-30 interruptions an hour
Severe sleep apnoea:
anywhere above 30 interruptions an hour.
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Sleep Apnoea Sydney
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