Don’t Ignore the Snoring Obvious!

  • Posted in Snoring
  •  By Loran Simon

man in shirtSnoring is not just a humorous condition; it may be a sign that you may have sleep apnoea. Between 2-4% of the UK's adult population have sleep apnoea. Fewer than 10% of those affected are currently receiving treatment.

An article from http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk has featured some facts why you must not ignore your snoring.

Red flags that may tell you that you may have sleep apnoea include:


  • Pauses in breath during sleep and or choking episodes to resume breathing, which your partner may have noticed

  • Excessive daytime sleepiness

  • Being overweight

  • Morning headaches

  • Depression

  • Poor concentration

  • Collar size above 17"

  • High blood pressure

Left untreated, sleep apnoea can cause life-threatening health problems.

Some treatment solutions:

  • Lifestyle changes

  • High street solutions

  • Mandibular splints

  • Surgery

  • Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)

Read more here:

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/beccy-mullins/dont-ignore-the-snoring-o_1_b_983086.html

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Somnowell Inventor - Visiting Professor Simon Ash FDS MSc MOrth BDS

Prof. Ash is the inventor of the highly successful SOMNOWELL Chrome device for snoring and sleep apnoea.

The Somnowell Chrome is made to exacting standards in the Somnowell laboratory under the supervision of Visiting Professor Simon Ash. Prof. Ash and his master technicians create each Somnowell Chrome device using their wealth of experience and expertise.

Prof. Ash works at the forefront of his profession. He is a Consultant and Specialist Orthodontist with over 30 years clinical experience, with a special interest in sleep related breathing disorders, TMJD, and bruxism. He currently works in Harley Street London and two private hospitals in London as part of a multi-disciplinary team managing snoring and sleep apnoea, and is Visiting Professor of Orthodontics at the BPP University.

The Somnowell mandibular advancement appliance is also recommended by:

  • Sleep Centres
  • ENT Surgeons, Sleep Physicians, Respiratory, Physicians
  • Orthodontists, Dentists
  • General Medical Practitioners
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