Studies Link Sleep Disorder to Death Risks

  • Posted in Sleep Apnoea
  •  By Loran Simon

studyStudies undertaken in Australia and Korea emphasise the importance of seeking treatment for the adults who have obstructive sleep apnoea. Obstructive sleep apnoea is a common and serious sleep disorder characterised by interrupted breathing during sleep. Paused breathing happens numerous times during sleep greatly reducing the quality of sleep in OSA patients.

The above mentioned studies published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine have found out that OSA is associated with greater cardiovascular mortality and even general mortality. People with OSA are two and a half more times likely to die from all causes than normal people. Additionally, OSA patients are more likely to get involved in automobile accidents.

Read the full story here:

http://www.asianscientist.com/health-medicine/sleep-apnoea-death-risks-poor-health-2013/

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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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