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Why Smoking May Worsen Sleep Apnoea

Today everybody accepts that smoking is damaging to health and is a habit best avoided. However, it remains one of the leading causes of preventable death. And it is both a...

Is Sleep Apnoea Worse in the Winter?

If you suffer from sleep apnoea, you may have noticed that the symptoms appear more severe during the colder months of the year. Is there any validity to this observation? You...

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7 Surprising Facts About Sleep Apnoea

Millions of individuals across the United Kingdom suffer from obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). While science has made great strides in terms of diagnoses and subsequent treatment options, we are still learning...

Waking Up in the Middle of the Night

Why am I Waking Up in the Middle of the Night?

Obtaining a sound night of rest is critical from both a physical and a mental point of view. A lack of solid sleep can disrupt REM (rapid eye movement) cycles and...

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Have I Got OSA? Check Out The Provent Sleep Therapy Kit

Are you concerned you have sleep apnoea? Have you been told you snore heavily? Do you wake up at night gasping for breath? Are you very sleepy during the daytime? These...

Link Between Allergic Rhinitis and Sleep Apnoea

The Link Between Allergic Rhinitis and Sleep Apnoea

Allergies can produce a host of uncomfortable reactions in sufferers, typically affecting the nasal and sinus passages. Clinically termed allergic rhinitis, the adverse reactions are caused by breathing in allergens, some...

How Chronic Nasal Congestion Increases the Risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea

Nasal congestion leading to a blocked or runny nose can be uncomfortable at the best of times. It can make it particularly difficult to get a good night’s sleep. However, people...