Sleep related breathing disorders demonstrate, to varying degrees, the\ncollapsibility of the airway. With simple snoring, there is no full obstruction\nof the airway – the noise is simply the vibrations of soft tissue. Whilst\nthis often has little impact on the snorer, some do wake feeling unrefreshed,\nsuffer headaches and a tenderness in the upper airway. More often, it is those\nwithin close proximity that are profoundly affected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Daytime sleepiness<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) can result from insufficient oxygen\nentering the body and poor quality sleep caused by multiple wakings. Effects of\nEDS include an inability to concentrate, poor memory, reduction in performance\nand, in extreme cases, can lead to the sufferer falling asleep unexpectedly.\nSevere sleepiness has even been found to increase the chances of having an\naccident whilst driving by seven times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Obstructive sleep apnoea<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n EDS can be a result of obstructive sleep apnoea, a\nmore severe collapsing of the airway in which it is obstructed for multiple\nperiods of time during sleep. Both in the form of a total pause or a\nsignificant shallowing of breath, oxygen levels dip and can result in a\nmultitude of symptoms: extreme tiredness, abnormal movements whilst sleeping,\nand headaches to name a few.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Proven solutions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n There are a number of solutions for both snoring\nand sleep apnoea. Mandibular Advancement Splints (MAS) are commonly used for\nboth, gently holding the lower jaw forward to keep the airway open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For severe\nsleep apnoea (typically tested in a sleep clinic, but can also be done in your\nown home), Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) is recommended and offers\nthe highest clinical success. For those that cannot get on with CPAP and for\nmoderate sufferers, (less than 30 interruptions an hour), a splint is the\nmost common treatment of choice – highly effective, less expensive and more\npatient friendly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Customised for each patient, there are a number of\nsplints of the market. Now made in the UK (Sheffield) using a unique\nmanufacturing process, Sleepwell has been shown to be the most clinically\nsuccessful.<\/p>\n\n\n
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