Many people think snoring is simply an annoyance, but in some cases it can be a sign of a more serious sleep disorder known as sleep apnoea.
Sleep apnoea occurs when breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. These interruptions can happen dozens, or even hundreds, of times throughout the night, often without the person being aware of it.
Common signs of sleep apnoea include:
- Loud, persistent snoring
- Pauses in breathing during sleep
- Waking up gasping or choking
- Morning headaches
- Daytime fatigue
- Difficulty concentrating
- High blood pressure
Left untreated, sleep apnoea can impact your overall health and increase the risk of cardiovascular issues, diabetes, and ongoing fatigue.
The good news is that diagnosis is simple. A sleep study can monitor your breathing, oxygen levels, and sleep patterns to determine whether sleep apnoea is affecting your quality of sleep.
At Medisleep, we offer convenient bulk-billed home sleep studies as well as laboratory sleep studies to help identify sleep disorders and guide the most appropriate treatment options.
If you or your partner have noticed symptoms of sleep apnoea, speaking with a sleep professional could be the first step towards better sleep and better health.