It is important to use your PAP (Positive Airway Pressure) device while you sleep. Symptoms can reappear if you are an irregular user.
With regular use you may experience the following benefits of treatment:
- Less sleepiness during the day time
- Improved mood
- Improved memory, attention and concentration
- Fewer awakenings during the night to go to the bathroom
- Improved overall quality of life
- Decreased risk of sleepiness related motor vehicle accidents
- Lower blood pressure
- Decreased risk for cardiovascular disease
Untreated OSA also has been shown to co-exist with a number of other medical conditions, such as:
- High blood pressure
- Type 2 diabetes
- Cardiovascular disease
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Stroke
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For more information on the diagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea and the benefit of treatment, request your free info pack, which includes information about Obstructive Sleep Apnoea and useful tips on how you should progress.
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Resources:
http://www.sleep-apnea.org.uk