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Snoring is an often dismissed symptom of sleep apnea that can in time become an issue in your relationship.
Although a gentle prod to roll over the snorer could be a temporary solution, repeating this nightly has many couples sleeping in separate rooms out of prolonged frustration.
A large number of sufferers are unaware that snoring could be a symptom of sleep apnea - a prevalent disorder affecting one in four men aged over 45 and 10 percent of women. Associated risks of this disorder include high blood pressure, diabetes, depression, moodiness, weight gain and increased daytime tiredness.
Sufferers of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) struggle with reduced oxygen in their system due to relaxed muscles blocking their airways.
Individuals “wake” multiple times through the night to jumpstart their breathing resulting in a restless night of sleep for themselves and their partners.
If you struggle with these symptoms, the first step is to discuss it with your GP and determine the best diagnosis pathway ensuring that a specialist sleep physician is involved in the diagnosis process.
One of the most effective treatment options for those diagnosed, is the use of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP).
It’s a quiet, small device that uses a mild flow of air to keep the airways open thus enabling a patient to stay asleep through the night.
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Over the years, many versions of the machine with unique comfort settings have been introduced. Speaking to a CPAP therapy consultant about your unique needs will help identify the best treatment option for yourself.
The home sleep studies administered by Healthy Sleep Solutions (HSS) in the Riverina allows patients to take control of their sleep test.
They are educated by expert sleep technicians and allowed to complete the test in their home for the most accurate replication of their normal sleep conditions.
All studies are reported on by qualified sleep physicians and communicated with your doctors within two weeks. Despite excellent success with CPAP therapy for most patients, it is advisable to take the opportunity to trial the machines.
HSS allows patients to do just this, allowing the therapy to be integrated into their lifestyle.
An experienced CPAP therapy consultant will monitor the success of therapy, provide suggestions for improvement and liaise with your sleep physician to find alternatives to suit you where necessary.
With a range of sleep products from Philips, ResMed and Fisher and Paykel available interest free and on affordable rental programs, the HSS team has solutions for every budget.