I dreaded bedtime before new sleep apnoea treatment
Summary
Catherine Turnbull, a woman diagnosed with sleep apnoea, has received a new treatment called hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS) at Great Western Hospital in the UK. This implanted device helps keep her airway open during sleep by moving her tongue forward, improving her breathing and sleep quality.Key Facts
- Sleep apnoea is a condition where breathing stops and starts repeatedly during sleep.
- Symptoms include waking often, loud snoring, gasping, feeling tired, and trouble concentrating.
- Traditional treatment uses a CPAP machine, which some patients find hard to tolerate.
- HGNS is a new treatment where a small device is implanted in the chest and activates a nerve to move the tongue forward.
- The device is controlled by a remote switched on before sleep.
- Great Western Hospital is one of five UK trusts offering HGNS, mainly for patients with severe cases who cannot use CPAP.
- Around 125,000 people worldwide have received HGNS surgery.
- Sleep apnoea can cause distress, affect work and driving, and lead to relationship problems due to symptoms like brain fog and loud snoring.
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