Information on OSA

I Need My Sleep - Patients Tell of Their Experiences

» Respiratory arrest known as sleep apnoea
   » How do I know if it’s sleep apnoea?
   » In their own words
   » What is sleep apnoea?
   » What are the consequences of my sleep apnoea?

» Sleep apnoea syndrome diagnosis
   » How will my sleep be examined?
   » What happens while I’m asleep?

» Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)
   » What treatment choices are there? 

» Questions and Answers, Tips and Tricks
   » Patients tell of their experiences
   » What should I pay attention to?
   » How should I handle the technology?
   » Answers to my questions

Patients Tell of Their Experiences:

Michael K:
“When I first saw the device combination that was supposed to be with me night after night, I was not exactly happy.  But as soon as I’d spent one trial night with my CPAP device, I felt fresher and more rested the next morning than I had in years.  Now I use it every night, even on holiday because otherwise I’d get nothing out of my break.”

Richard R:
“In the beginning, I had problems with dried out mucous membranes.  Then my doctor prescribed a heated humidifier for me.  After that, everything was much better.”

Richard P:
“At first I was worried that my family wouldn’t accept my therapy.  It’s not easy to overlook the equipment.  But my wife and children are so happy that their lively husband and father is back again.”

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