Sleep apnoea "brain damage" claim - study
31-03-2010
The condition obstructive sleep apnoea, when suffered to a severe degree, can cause damage to the brain, according to a new report published this week.
Published in the medical journal Sleep, the German Society for Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine (DGP) study suggests that the condition could reduce sufferers’ levels of grey matter – the brain’s cerebral cortex that deals with information processing and memory formation. Other effects of the condition cited in the study include respiratory control problems and brain dysfunctions.
Sleep apnoea causes interruptions in breathing due to a blockage of the airway, and is commonly signified by loud snoring or heavy gasps for air. The report classes ‘severe’ obstructive sleep apnoea as a minimum of five incidents an hour, for a minimum of ten seconds.
The condition is widely studied, and has been clearly linked to a range of health problems prior to the DGP research, including exacerbating Type 2 Diabetes, obesity and respiratory issues.
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Published in the medical journal Sleep, the German Society for Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine (DGP) study suggests that the condition could reduce sufferers’ levels of grey matter – the brain’s cerebral cortex that deals with information processing and memory formation. Other effects of the condition cited in the study include respiratory control problems and brain dysfunctions.
Sleep apnoea causes interruptions in breathing due to a blockage of the airway, and is commonly signified by loud snoring or heavy gasps for air. The report classes ‘severe’ obstructive sleep apnoea as a minimum of five incidents an hour, for a minimum of ten seconds.
The condition is widely studied, and has been clearly linked to a range of health problems prior to the DGP research, including exacerbating Type 2 Diabetes, obesity and respiratory issues.
Each and every Ergo Flex visco elastic memory foam mattress offers pressure-relieving performance and is designed to give you the night’s sleep you’ve always dreamed of. Providing optimum support for your whole body, Ergo Flex mattresses ensure a restful and comfortable sleep, leaving you feeling rejuvenated and energised in the morning. See our memory foam mattresses page for details of our single, double, king size, European king size and super king size mattress versions, or call 0845 450 2338 to find out more.
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