Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)

The most common OSA predisposing factors are shown below:

If one or more of these factors are present, you may find that you can successfully help yourself or your bed partner with simple lifestyle modifications. However, sometimes none of the potential causes can be identified and/or no beneficial effect is seen after the OSA predisposing factors have been addressed.

  • Overweight
  • Nasal stuffiness
  • Late evening alcohol
  • Use of night time sedatives
  • Residual tonsils
  • Smoking
  • Receding lower jaw
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Menopause
  • Sleeping on your back

If one or more of these factors are present, you may find that you can successfully help yourself or your bed partner with simple lifestyle modifications. However, sometimes none of the potential causes can be identified and/or no beneficial effect is seen after the OSA predisposing factors have been addressed.

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