Untreated Sleep Apnoea is very concerning because repeated fluctuations in circulating Oxygen, with  disrupted Sleep, places chronic stress on the Cardiovascular system, including the Heart, Blood Vessels,  Brain and Metabolism, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease (Cleveland Sleep Clinic)  What happens in untreated Sleep Apnoea?  [...]

The following symptoms should be investigated:    Witnessed breathing pauses during sleep Gasping or choking at night Excessive daytime sleepiness Loud, habitual snoring, causing disruption at home (sleeping in another room)    Nighttime symptoms    (Increase suspicion of Mild, Moderate or Severe Sleep Apnoea) Waking unrefreshed, despite having [...]

If you are experiencing loud snoring, disrupted sleep, or persistent daytime tiredness, you may have Sleep Apnoea, a common, treatable condition. At Beacon Consultants Sleep Health Clinic www.beaconshc.ie  we offer a clear, supportive pathway from initial concerns through to diagnosis and treatment. Getting help is [...]

Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT) is an effective and comfortable treatment option for many people with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), whether or not snoring is present. The appliance is a custom-made dental device system worn during sleep which gently holds the lower jaw forward, helping to [...]

Here are the most common reasons our patients seek help Pauses in nighttime breathing, gasping or choking during sleep Unrefreshing sleep, waking up tired with morning headaches or dry mouth Loud, habitual snoring, often reported by a partner, who is also sleep disturbed  Daytime tiredness, [...]

Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT) is a proven treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) and Snoring, especially for people with mild to moderate OSA or those who cannot tolerate CPAP, Mask therapy. While people sometimes call these devices “mouth guards” or “bite guards,” Medical grade Sleep [...]

  Oral appliance therapy (OAT), also known as Mandibular Advancement Device therapy (MAD) is a non-invasive treatment option for patients with Mild to Moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) and patients who cannot tolerate continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy. It involves wearing a precise, individualised [...]

Oral appliance therapy is a very viable treatment option for patients with Mild or Moderate Sleep Apnoea. This treatment option has been available for many years now and can be a treatment of option for doctors and their patients, with Mild and Moderate Sleep Apnoea, [...]

Should I be concerned? Sleep disordered breathing refers to a group of conditions where a person’s breathing repeatedly changes, can become abnormal in pattern or regularly interrupted during sleep. This condition can cause poor Sleep Quality, which may often lead to associated Health Problems. The [...]

Snoring itself is not officially classified as a medical condition, however, it can be a medical condition when it is severe or chronic, especially if it is accompanied by disruptive symptoms of Sleep-Disordered Breathing, such as Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)  (Reference The Mayo Clinic) Symptoms [...]