Obstructive sleep apnoea
Obstructive sleep apnoea involves repeated partial or complete upper airway obstruction during sleep, disrupting breathing and sleep quality. CPAP remains the primary treatment; weight management, positional therapy, myo
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Obstructive sleep apnoea involves repeated partial or complete upper airway obstruction during sleep, disrupting breathing and sleep quality. CPAP remains the primary treatment; weight management, positional therapy, myofunctional therapy, and anti-inflammatory approaches address contributing factors.
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- Obstructive sleep apnoea is most commonly brought to attention by a partner who reports loud, disruptive snoring — often punctuated by alarming pauses in breathing followed by gasping or snorting
- The person affected may be entirely unaware of these episodes but wakes feeling unrested, groggy, and often headachy
- Excessive daytime sleepiness — sometimes to the point of falling asleep during conversations, driving, or watching television — is a central feature
- Difficulty concentrating, mood changes, and reduced libido are frequently reported
- Many people normalise years of poor sleep before recognising it as a treatable condition
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