Sleep Apnoea, Migraines and High Blood Pressure in Kids

child It has been noted that children are suffering from diseases that were previously only associated with adults. The common health problems that are now also affecting children are sleep apnoea, high blood pressure and migraines. This is of real concern and begs the question of whether these problems are genetic.

In children, obstructive sleep apnoea is a big problem since it will lead to sleepiness during the day. OSA is caused by weight problems and enlarged tonsils. Children are also under a lot more stress in modern times. Weight loss and the removal of tonsils are ways used to treat OSA in children.

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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.