Is a serious sleeping disorder which stops you breathing repeatedly whilst sleeping and is one of the comments issue
medical issues in the western world today.
Although sleep apnoea is treatable it is often left undiagnosed and hence untreated which can cause long term health issues
such as Diabetes, High blood pressure, Heart disease and weight gain and you should always consult your doctor if you have
any concerns about it.
Untreated sleep apnoea does not allow your body to establish a natural sleep rhythm by interrupting your breathing pattern
every 10 to 20 seconds.
There are three types of Sleep Apnoea
- Obstructive
The commonest, it usually occurs when the soft tissue at the back of your throat relaxes during sleep leading to a
restriction in your airways.
- Central
Less common and it involves the brain or central nervous system not signalling the muscles that control breathing.
Typically there is no snoring involved.
- Complex
A combination of these two types of sleep apnoea.
Sleep Apnoea is usually treated using a CPAP (Continues Positive Airflow Pressure) machine which uses a facial mask to
regulate your airflow during the night. Sleep Apnoea can also be treated using a dental splint that is designed to repositions
your jaw to maximise the opening of your throat at night and increase your airflow.
Both of these options need to be assessed by your doctor or a sleep apnoea specialist or visit the Australasian
Sleep Association www.sleep.org.au for more information.
But there are some positive changes that you can make in your lifestyle to help reduce the severity of sleepless apnoea.
Lifestyle Changes that help reduce Sleep apnoea
- Losing weight can open up the air ways
- Stop smoking reduces inflammation in the air ways
- Avoid Alcohol, as it relaxes the throat muscles and hence constricts the air ways
- Avoid caffeine two hours before bed
- Avoid heavy meals two hours before bed
- Maintain a regular sleeping pattern
- Open up your nasal passages by using nasal strips or sprays
And one of the most important is to establish a comfortable side sleeping position using the right pillow that
naturally allows your throat to remain open and relaxed to maintain maximum airflow.
Four simple steps to your perfect pillow
- Order our free Personal Pillow Measuring kit which gives you all the
information you need including a Neck compression ruler so that you can measure yourself for the perfect pillow
that suits you, your bed and your sleeping habits.
- Then simply order your pillow online or by free post or free fax.
- Your pillow is then posted out to you so that you can get the best sleep you’ve ever had. And we 100% guarantee it
or a full refund.
- Alternatively you can see one of our registered Healthcare Professionals
and let them measure you for a pillow from Pillows Made to Measure.