Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Do you snore and have moments during sleep when you stop breathing and may even wake up?
Strained Relationships
Does one persons restlessness and snoring impacts the other persons quality of sleep?
Not Sleeping Very Well?
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If you feel like you are not able to get a good nights sleep or have symptoms that interfere with your daytime activities, talk to us.
Have a look at our various different screening, testing and therapy treatments available below.
Your sleep is of the utmost importance to both your health and wellbeing.
If you would like further guidance, help or information, we would be more than happy to help you get that good night's sleep that you deserve.
THERAPIES
At NonRussare.it we provide a comprehensive Diagnostic and Treatment service for people with Sleep Disorders from the comfort of your home.
Find out more by exploring our various services and therapies below.
Snoring Therapies
Treatment for snoring depends on the cause. Snoring is a very common and often underestimated sleep disorder, but fortunately there are many therapies available. Some more imaginative than others!
Click here to find out more »Personalised Sleep Disorder Screening
Use our free Sleep Disorder Screening tools to assess your quality of sleep. Answer some simple online questionnaires that will provide the first step insights into your quality of sleep.
Click here to find out more »Obstructive Sleep Apnea Diagnosis
Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common sleep-related breathing disorder. It causes you to repeatedly stop and start breathing while you sleep. There are several types of sleep apnea, but the most common is obstructive sleep apnea. This type of apnea occurs when your throat muscles intermittently relax and block your airway during sleep. A noticeable sign of obstructive sleep apnea is snoring.
Click here to find out more »Polygraphy Sleep Testing At Home
To evaluate your quality of sleep in more detail, order our home sleep testing service that you can use from the comfort of your own bed. A full Polygraphy Sleep Report is also provided by Dr. Tallarico along with advice and recommendations on the next steps to improve your quality of sleep.
Click here to find out more »CPAP Machine Therapy Consultation
CPAP Ventilation Therapy is the gold standard for treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Let us guide you through selecting the correct machine, along with the correct face mask and accessories, to allow you to enjoy a good and healthy nights sleep.
Click here to find out more »CPAP Machine Remote Monitoring & Aftercare
It is vitally important that your CPAP Machine is functioning in the correct operating window for your prescribed therapy. Each CPAP Machine records numerous points of data during the night. This data should be reviewed by a medical professional on a regular basis. With our Remote Monitoring & Aftercare package, it allows you to upload your data to our secure servers, to be reviewed by Dr. Tallarico.
Click here to find out more »Video Consultation With Dr Tallarico
One to One personal video consultation with a specialist in the field of Sleep Disorders. From the comfort of your own home or place of work, using your Personal Computer or Smartphone.
Click here to find out more »Professional medical care
from a specialist in the field of Sleep Disorders
Under the care and supervision of Dr Ludovico Giorgio Tallarico, a renowned Italian specialist in Respiratory System Diseases and Phthisiology.
- Dr. Tallarico was the Executive of Internal Medicine at 'ASL 1 Napoli' (Naples Local Health Authority) and since 1974, he has been Head of the Respiratory Physiopathology Service, with an annexed Centre for Respiratory Disorders in Sleep, and also the Head of the Regional Reference Centre for the prescription of Oxygen Therapy and Ventilator Prostheses.
- Degree in Medicine and Surgery obtained at the University of Naples "Federico II" (March 1972).
- Specialisation in Respiratory System Diseases and Phthisiology obtained at the University of Rome "La Sapienza" (July 1977).
- Over 72 publications in international journals and a speaker, moderator and organiser of various courses, medical conferences and seminars all over Europe, the USA and the world.
- In 2009, Dr. Tallarico was appointed by the Health Directorate of ASL 1 Napoli, as the contact person for CPAP and AutoCPAP ventilation therapy in order to evaluate the adequacy of the prescriptions of ventilators made by other health authority structures, for users affected by Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).
Percentage of the UK adult population that snore.
Percentage of middle-aged men that suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).
Percentage of people with Obstructive Sleep Apnea who go undiagnosed.
Percentage of young adults with unexplained high blood pressure that are thought to have Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Risk To Health
There is significant research that suggests between 30 and 50% of patients with high blood pressure, especially those requiring more than one drug for treatment, that snore, have Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). Individuals who smoke, or drink regularly also have a higher change of developing OSA.
Sleep Apnea
Sleep disorders such as Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) can be treated effectively once they are diagnosed. You do not need to endure poor sleep and suffer the knock-on effect it has on the rest of your life and health.
CPAP Therapy
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the most effective treatment for OSA. A small machine sits next to the bed and blows low-pressure air through a mask that fits over your nose, mouth, or nose and mouth. The pressure is enough to keep the airway open and prevent it from collapsing during sleep. If OSA is corrected, there is usually immediate improvement in sleep quality, snoring, daily health, and resolution of daytime tiredness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sleep apnea is one of the more common sleep disorders. There are chances you haven’t heard a lot about it, but already be experiencing some of the symptoms or effects of it on your health and lifestyle.
To help you better understand sleep apnea and sleep disorders, we need to ask ourselves some questions.
Click on the arrow beside each question to see more.
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Why do I snore so loudly?
When we are awake we have sufficient muscle tone to keep the airway open. When asleep we lose this muscle tone and the airway narrows. This reduction of breathing space is not a problem for most of us but for some it is the precondition for snoring. Snorers may have an additional feature, which is an obstruction of some kind somewhere between the Adams apple and the tip of the nose. This blockage can be swollen tissue, congestion or a deformity.
(Source: BSSAA)
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What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a relatively common condition where the walls of the throat relax and narrow during sleep, interrupting normal breathing. This may lead to regularly interrupted sleep, which can have a big impact on quality of life and increases the risk of developing certain medical conditions.
Signs of OSA in someone sleeping can include: loud snoring, noisy and laboured breathing, repeated short periods where breathing is interrupted by gasping or snorting.
(Source: NHS)
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What happens if Obstructive Sleep Apnea is left untreated?
Undiagnosed and untreated obstructive sleep apnea syndrome can lead to abnormal physiology that can have serious implications including increased cardiovascular disease, stroke, metabolic disease, excessive daytime sleepiness, work-place errors, traffic accidents and death.
(Source: Yale University School of Medicine)
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Can Obstructive Sleep Apnea be treated?
Treatments for Obstructive Sleep Apnea are available. One treatment involves using a device that uses positive pressure (CPAP) to keep your airway open while you sleep. Another option is a mouthpiece to thrust your lower jaw forward during sleep. In some cases, surgery might be an option too.
(Source: Mayo Clinic)
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What is a CPAP Ventilation Machine?
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is a common treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. A CPAP machine uses a hose connected to a mask or nosepiece to deliver constant and steady air pressure to help you breathe while you sleep.
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Sleep helps your brain function properly. Not getting enough sleep or poor quality sleep has many potential consequences.
The most obvious concerns are fatigue and decreased energy, irritability and problems focusing.
Sleep problems often coexist with symptoms of depression or anxiety and can exacerbate depression or anxiety, which can lead to sleep problems. Lack of sleep and too much sleep are linked to many chronic health problems, such as heart disease and diabetes.
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