Sleep: Fatigue and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea

  • Posted in Sleep Apnoea
  •  By Loran Simon

fatigueA study was undertaken to identify the prevalence of sleep apnoea in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) as well as the contribution of OSA to symptoms of MS fatigue. The study investigated and assessed the relationship between fatigue severity, OSA, OSA risk, and sleep quality in patients with MS.

The results from the study indicated that 21% of people with multiple sclerosis have been diagnosed with sleep apnoea. It was shown that an elevated risk of OSA in 56 percent of MS patients and 93 percent of people diagnosed with OSA. The conclusions from the study were that OSA and sleep problems were contributing to fatigue in patients with multiple sclerosis.

Read the full story here:

http://multiple-sclerosis-research.blogspot.com/2014/03/sleep-fatigue-and-obstructive-sleep.html

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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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