Sleep Apnoea Sufferers 7 Times More Likely To Fall Asleep At the Wheel

  • Posted in Sleep Apnoea
  •  By Loran Simon

irelandAccording to the Road Safety Authority, 146 people have been killed on roads in Ireland.  Statistics from the RSA also reveal that fatigue and excessive sleepiness contribute to one out of every five collisions on the road. Individuals suffering from sleep apnoea are seven times more likely to fall asleep when at the wheel.

However, the good news is that sleep apnoea can be treated effectively. Prof Walter McNicholas, director of the pulmonary and sleep disorders unit at St Vincent’s University Hospital, advises people should be aware of the signs of sleep apnoea to assist in making an early diagnosis.

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

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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.

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