Category Archives: sleep apnea

Oral Appliances or CPAP – Which is Better?

Devices that provide CPAP, or continuous positive airway pressure, are often considered the “gold standard” of treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. After a diagnosis, a sleep specialist will typically prescribe CPAP machines and masks as the first line of treatment. … Continue reading

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Kiwi Scientists Try to Cure Sleep Apnoea at Top of The World

A group of Kiwi scientists are travelling to Mount Everest to go and visit the highest scientific laboratory on the planet. They are going to test what happens to the body at such a high altitude. The lab is known as the Everest K2 Centre for National Research. It is located 5000 meters above the level. Continue reading

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Being Overweight and at Risk of Sleep Apnoea

As we age we tend to put on weight. The numbers of people that snore and suffer with sleep apnoea also increase as we grow older. Snoring and being overweight are highly predictive risk indicators or obstructive sleep apnoea. Continue reading

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