Sleep apnoea treatment
Sleep apnoea can be serious if it's not diagnosed and treated.
What is sleep apnoea?
Sleep apnoea is a condition where;
- your breathing is irregular and stops and starts while you sleep
- you make gasping, snorting or choking noises while you sleep, these are different from snoring
- you always feel very tired during the day
Sleep apnoea may also increase your risk of:
- developing high blood pressure (hypertension)
- having a stroke or heart attack
- developing an irregular heartbeat
- developing type 2 diabetes
- being involved in a motor accident as it impacts your ability to drive
Need to know
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What treatment options are available for sleep apnoea? icon plus
There are several treatment options that can reduce the symptoms of sleep apnoea. These include:
- Lifestyle changes such as losing excess weight, cutting down on alcohol and sleeping on your side.
- Using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device. These devices prevent your airway closing while you sleep by delivering a continuous supply of compressed air through a mask.
- Wearing a mandibular advancement device (MAD). This gum shield-like device fits around your teeth, holding your jaw and tongue forward to increase the space at the back of your throat while you sleep.
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How to prepare icon plus
There are no special preparations you need to make prior to treatment.
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After treatment icon plus
While the symptoms of sleep apnoea can be eased, treatment will most likely need to be lifelong. If left untreated, it can have a significant impact on your quality of life, causing problems such as poor performance at work and school, and placing a strain on your relationships with others.
Our sleep specialist consultants
Our locations
From complex surgery to straightforward procedures, we provide exceptional care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
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The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place
London W1U 5NY
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The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place
St John's Wood
London NW8 9LE
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
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The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RH
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The Portland Hospital
205 - 209 Great Portland Street
London W1W 5AH
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HCA UK at The Shard
The Shard
32 St Thomas Street
London SE1 9BS
Book an appointment
Our team can help with any enquiries or you can make an appointment with one of our experienced consultants.
Call us today
020 7079 4344