Lack of Sleep Is an Epidemic That Can Prove Fatal

  • Posted in Sleep Apnoea
  •  By Loran Simon

patient in hospitalThe lack of sleep has become a major health problem all over the world. Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome is the most common sleep disorder and accounts for the highest mortality and morbidity compared to any other sleep disorder. OSA is characterized by cessations in airflow during sleep.

Research undertaken over the years has shown that OSA and snoring are two conditions directly and indirectly to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. The cardiac problems include stroke, cardiac failure, hypertension, cardiac rhythm disorders, atherosclerosis and increased platelet activation. New information about sleep apnoea continues to emerge especially in the areas of treatment and associated morbidities.

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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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