Overweight Pilots, Controllers Should Take Sleep Apnoea Test

  • Posted in Sleep Apnoea
  •  By Loran Simon

Overweight pilots are said to be at risk for sleep apnoea. Hence the Federal Aviation Administration is examining the issue, and encouraging all overweight pilots and controllers to have testing for their slumber issue. Under the new arrangement, all pilots and controllers will be screened throughout their normal restorative examinations. Specifically those with a figure mass list (BMI) of 40 or more and a neck perimeter of 17 inches might need to be tested for obstructive slumber apnoea.

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http://topnews.us/content/258972-overweight-pilots-controllers-should-give-sleep-apnoea-test

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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