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  What is Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
Who suffers from Obstructive Sleep Apnoea?
What are the symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
What causes Obstructive Sleep Apnoea?
Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
The Risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
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What are the symptoms of OSA?

If you, or someone you know, snores nightly and has one or more of the following signs or symptoms, Obstructive Sleep Apnoea may be the cause. Common signs and symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea include:

  • Excessive daytime sleepiness
  • Nightly snoring interrupted by pauses in breathing
  • Falling asleep when you shouldn't – at work, while driving, etc.
  • Loss of energy, fatigue
  • Choking and gasping during sleep
  • Restless sleep
  • High blood pressure
  • Neck size greater than 42cm in men, 40cm in women
  • Overweight
  • Depression
  • Trouble concentrating
  • Irritability
  • Forgetfulness
  • Morning headaches
  • Sexual dysfunction
 
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