Symptoms of Sleep Apnoea are:

• Daytime sleepiness.
• Loud snoring.
• Observed episodes of stopped breathing during sleep.
• Waking during the night and gasping or choking.
• Awakening in the morning with a dry mouth or sore throat.
• Morning headaches.
• Trouble focusing during the day.
• Mood changes
• High blood pressure.
• Reduced sex drive
• Falling asleep whilst driving

Sleep Apnoea may be present in up to 40% of obese people.

The factors which contribute to obesity worsening Sleep Apnoea:

• Increased fat around the neck and throat leading to partial collapse of the airway
• Fat around the middle which inhibits breathing
• Inflammation caused by fat deposits which soften respiratory tissues
• Reduced lung function
• Insulin resistance which affects the respiratory control centre in the brain

It is likely that if you have been diagnosed with Sleep Apnoea, your G.P. will have recommended weight loss. NewWeigh can help with both weight loss and weight maintenance. If you have any symptoms of Sleep Apnoea it is advisable to see your G.P.