Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
Obstructive sleep apnoea is a very common condition affecting 2-4% of adults to a significant degree. It characterised by repeated episodes of obstruction of the throat during sleep and is usually associated with loud snoring and excessive daytime sleepiness. OSA is an independent risk factor for the development of hypertension and insulin resistance, and is associated with heart attack, cardiac arrhythmia, and stroke. Treatment includes lifestyle changes, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), mandibular advancement spints and surgery.
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