Obstructive Sleep Apnea also, referred to as OSA, is a medical condition
where patients stop breathing for short to long periods of time
during sleep, due to physical obstruction in the airway.

SYMPTOMS & CAUSES

Patients feel that snoring, daytime fatigue and morning headaches are things that occur, as our lifestyle changes, however, this could be the first sign of Sleep Apnea.

Common symptoms to look out for in potential OSA sufferers

SLEEPINESS

Excessive daytime sleepiness

SNORING

Loud snoring

BREATHING

Observed episodes of stopped breathing during sleep

AWAKENINGS

Abrupt awakenings accompanied by choking and gasping

HEADACHES

Morning Headache(s)

CONCENTRATION

Difficulty concentrating during the daytime

MOOD CHANGES

Experiencing mood changes such as depression, irritability and hyperactivity

BLOOD PRESSURE

High Blood Pressure

LOW LIBIDO

Decreased S** Drive

SOME OF THE CAUSES INCLUDE

Excessive Weight

OSA is most common in people who are overweight or obese

Chronic Nasal Congestion

OSA occurs more often in those who have consistent nasal congestion

Diabetes

OSA is associated with the development of diabetes

Smoking

Smokers are more likely to have OSA than non-smokers

Family History of OSA

This risk of developing OSA is 50% greater if within your immediate family

TESTIMONIALS

CONTACT US

Cape Town Office

G5 Century City Square, Heron Close, Century City, Cape Town

021 879 2371

Stellenbosch Office

Room 117, Stellenbosch Medi-Clinic, 1 Elsie Du Toit Drive, Stellenbosch

021 861 1130