Lung Center’s Sleep lab Treats Sleep Apnoea

lungThis article includes some interesting points about increased susceptibility of Asian's to sleep apnoea.

The Lung Center of the Philippines has launched a new sleep laboratory for the diagnosis of abnormal sleep behavior both in children and adults. Obstructive sleep apnoea is the biggest focus since the problem can go undiagnosed over long period of time.

Dr. Virginia de los Reyes, head of the Lung Center of the Philippines Sleep Lab and Sleep Disorders Clinic says the unit will detect all forms of sleep apnoea and inform on the best treatment and management of the identified condition.

Findings indicate that Asians have a narrower skull base and it increases the risk of OSA. Other risk factors are common such as obesity, alcohol and smoking among others. Through the clinic, doctors will diagnose and treat sleep apnoea and all other sleep disorders.

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http://www.philstar.com/health-and-family/2013/06/11/952431/lung-centers-sleep-lab-treats-sleep-apnoea

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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.