Sleep Apnea Treatment Brisbane - Annerley Dental

Sleep disordered breathing (SDB) affects 30-40% of adults. In Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) the airway collapses and there is no/minimal air flow to lungs. OSA has also been linked with serious long term adverse health consequences such as high blood pressure, diabetes, impaired brain function and stroke. People with diabetes, obesity and hypertension have a 70% chance of significant obstructive sleep apnea.


There are multiple sleep disorders that disturb sleep. Some common sleep issues include obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), insomnia, restless leg syndrome and narcolepsy. OSA is the most prevalent of these conditions affecting millions of people worldwide.

People with diabetes, obesity and hypertension have a 70% chance of significant obstructive sleep apnea or other sleep disorder which disturbs their quality of life. However only about half will be diagnosed due to lack of awareness among doctors as well as self-reporting by individuals themselves who may not realize they have an issue sleeping at night or staying awake during day time naps even though it affects their lives significantly both personally and professionally.

There are some simple tests you can do either on your own or with your health provider that can help you determine whether sleep disorder is causing sleep deprivation. For example, if one snores loudly and has chronic fatigue during day time it could be a sign of sleep apnea where the airway collapses at night when a person sleeps leading to no/minimal airflow to lungs.


This occurs because soft tissue in the back of the throat relaxes so much that it obstructs breathing leading to loud snoring sound as well as low oxygen levels which may not wake up individuals but cause significant long term damage.

Your dentist or health professional can advise you on the best way to be diagnosed and get the help you need with your sleep disorders.

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