We understand the importance of sleep and we offer treatment for snoring and sleep apnoea in the centre of Leeds. Our aim is to identify underlying causes and correct issues so that you and your partner can snooze without any stress or worry.
About sleep apnoea
Sleep apnoea is a sleep disorder, which is characterised by disturbed breathing patterns; it occurs when the body is not getting enough oxygen due to the airways being blocked and must be carefully managed, as it can be very serious.
At City Dental, we work with medical experts to provide effective treatment for patients with sleep apnoea.
In most cases, sleep apnoea is associated with being overweight, but there are additional risk factors, including smoking, nasal congestion, age, family history and drinking alcohol on a frequent basis. Men are also more likely to suffer from sleep apnoea than women.
Treating sleep apnoea
If it is left untreated, sleep apnoea can contribute to serious, even life-threatening complications, including high blood pressure and strokes. Treatment for sleep apnoea usually depends on the severity of the condition. In mild cases, making simple changes to your lifestyle can be sufficient to reduce symptoms, especially if you are a smoker or you drink on a regular basis. If you are overweight, losing weight will almost certainly have benefits and we can help you with a healthy eating regime. Exercise is also a really effective way to lose weight and it has so many benefits for your physical and mental wellbeing.
In more severe cases, medical treatment is usually required and this may involve wearing breathing apparatus (a mask) during the night, to ensure that your body is getting the oxygen it needs. This form of treatment is known as continuous positive airway pressure and it is also known as CPAP.
Tags: Blood Pressure, CPAP, Overweight, Sleep apnoea
