Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) is a condition whereby the muscles at the back of the throat relax during sleep causing part of the airway to close off. When this occurs, a person stops breathing for a moment and will partially awaken before starting to breathe normally again. Each time this happens, it affects the quality and benefits of a good nights sleep!
OSA can lead to other factors that affect your overall health and wellbeing, including snoring, altered mood and morning headaches as well as affecting your work performance.
Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea can be as simple as lifestyle measure changes or speaking with your doctor about continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine or other alternative measures.
Living with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea can be affecting not only your health, but that of your family. Why not book an appointment today via your Manage My Health app or by calling reception on 03 383 0219.
