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Sleep apnoea is a condition where the walls of the throat collapse during sleep which affects your normal breathing pattern. As a result, your regular sleeping pattern can be affected. Dr Chris Ford<\/a> at Northumberland Dental Care provides oral sleep apnoea appliances to patients who snore or have mild to moderate sleep apnoea.
\nDr Chris Ford is qualified both as a doctor and dentist and has been a member of the Irish Society of Dental Sleep Medicine for some years now. Below, Dr Chris Ford has answered some commonly asked sleep apnoea questions.<\/p>\n

Q. What are symptoms of sleep apnoea?<\/strong>
\nA. Sleep apnoea is quite a common condition. However, you often won’t be the one to notice symptoms as they occur while you sleep. For this reason, it is usually a partner, friend or family member who spots the signs of sleep apnoea initially. These symptoms can include loud snoring, loud or struggling breathing, gasping or snorting. This may cause you to wake up frequently through the night. Even if you don\u2019t awaken, you may be brought to a light sleep. As a result, you may find that you\u2019re very tired during the day due to interruptions to your sleeping pattern.<\/p>\n

Q. What causes sleep apnoea?<\/strong>
\nA. The most common causes of sleep apnoea include weight, age, medication, lifestyle and family history.
\nWeight<\/strong><\/em>
\nIf you are overweight, your risk of developing sleep apnoea greatly increases. This is because excess weight around your neck and airways can make breathing more difficult.
\nAge<\/strong><\/em>
\nWhile sleep apnoea can affect people of any age, you are more likely to develop the condition if you are aged 40 or above.
\nMedication<\/strong><\/em>
\nCertain medications may have an effect on your airways which can cause sleep apnoea. This includes medications with a sedative effect such as sleeping tablets.
\nLifestyle<\/strong><\/em>
\nCertain lifestyle factors such as alcohol consumption and smoking can increase your risk of developing sleep apnoea. Drinking alcohol, especially before you go to sleep, can relax and narrow your airways which may lead to snoring and sleep apnoea. If you smoke, you are three times more likely to develop sleep apnoea than someone who has never smoked. This is because smoking can increase inflammation of the airways.
\nFamily History<\/strong><\/em>
\nIf a family member has sleep apnoea, you may be at higher risk of developing the condition.<\/p>\n

Q. How can sleep apnoea be treated?<\/strong>
\nA. Sleep apnoea can often be treated by making certain lifestyle changes and using breathing apparatus while you sleep. Making healthy lifestyle changes is important if you\u2019re dealing with sleep apnoea. This can include losing weight if you are overweight, not smoking and limiting alcohol consumption (especially before you sleep).
\nMandibular Repositioning Devices (MRD\u2019s) can be used for patients who deal with mild to moderate sleep apnoea. Dr Chris Ford fits the Moses appliance for patients. After researching and trying different brands, the Moses appliance is the one he believes is most effective. You can find out more about the Moses appliance here www.themoses.com\/about-us<\/p>\n

Q: What happens if sleep apnoea is left untreated?<\/strong>
\nA. People with sleep apnoea may go undiagnosed for a long time as the condition only occurs during sleep, making it difficult to spot. However, if you suspect you may have sleep apnoea, it is important to book an appointment with your doctor. In the short-term, sleep apnoea can affect a person’s life by causing tiredness during the day, impaired memory due to lack of sleep, and so on. In the long term, sleep apnoea can lead to more serious medical conditions, so it is important to see a doctor if you suspect you may be living with the condition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Sleep apnoea is a condition where the walls of the throat collapse during sleep which affects your normal breathing pattern. As a result, your regular sleeping pattern can be affected. Dr Chris Ford at Northumberland Dental Care provides oral sleep apnoea appliances to patients who snore or have mild to moderate sleep apnoea. 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