Snoring / OSA
Otolaryngologist
(orEar, Nose and Throat
Doctor orENT
) can help you to determine the source of yoursnoring
. Snoring may be a sign the more serious condition known asobstructive sleep apnoea
(OSA
). A sleep study (polysomnogram) is often used to confirm OSA. OSA is characterized by multiple episodes of breathing pauses greater than 10 seconds at a time, due to upper airway narrowing or collapse.Apnoea
patients may experience 30 to 300 such events per night. Factors that increase the risk of OSA include: shape of the palate or airway; large tonsils and adenoids in children, weight. OSA may lead to tiredness, leg swelling; depression; and hyperactive behaviour, especially in children. Untreated obstructive sleep apnea increases the risk of developing heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, and many other medical problems. Continuous positive airway pressure(CPAP)
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We have clinics in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, New Plymouth, Wellington, Dunedin and Invercargill. . . .
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The Sleep Well Clinic provides home-based sleep testing, clinical consultations, and a full range of treatment options for snoring, sleep apnoea, insomnia . . .
Wellington
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Cathy Ferguson is trained in general otolaryngology. She has a special interest in head and neck surgery, in particular thyroid and parotid surgery . . .
National Services, Manawatu Region
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Consultant Otolaryngologist, Sialendoscopist, Head & Neck, Thyroid & Parathyroid, Advanced Facial Plastic, Cosmetic, Microvascular & Robotic Surgeon . . . .
Wellington
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Ear, Nose & Throat surgeon, Head & neck surgery: benign & malignant neck masses, skin lesions, salivary gland . . . .
Wellington
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