The NHS describes sleep apnoea as a condition where breathing stops and starts intermittently during sleep.
Though the episodes of sleep apnoea are unlikely to cause serious harm, leaving the condition untreated can lead to more serious problems.
Professor Coulson pointed out that not everyone with obstructive sleep apnoea will go on to develop dementia.
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“Some dementia clinicians have reported their patient’s memory has improved after their sleep problems were identified and treated,” added the researchER.
Currently, the most efficient treatment for obstructive sleep apnoea is a continuous positive airway pressure machine (CPAP).
Source: Daily Express
