Sleep Apnoea can lead to daytime sleepiness, difficulty in concentration and an increased risk of accidents. Not everyone with sleep apnoea will require treatment. Corrective measures that can improve symptoms include:
- weight loss
- the use of gum shield
- smoking and alcohol reduction/cessation
- sleep hygiene
Surgery may be required for some individuals e.g. tonsillectomy, uvuloplasty, mandibular surgery, or nasal septum surgery.
Some individuals may use CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) and BiPAP (Bi-level Positive Airway Pressure) Ventilation devices while sleeping. These use a close-fitting mask to deliver pressurised air to the lungs through the respiratory cycle as treatment for Sleep Apnoea.
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