Is Snoring Harmful

Snoring may be symptomatic of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea ( OSA ). The word ‘Apnoea’ is Greek for ‘without breath’, where the tongue is completely sucked against the back of the throat and blocks breathing.

• Snoring, gasping, irregular breathing during sleep
• Stopped breathing ( apnoeic ) episodes during sleep
• Morning Headaches
• Extreme daytime sleepiness
• Frequent nocturnal urination – Nocturia
• Night time Reflux / Heartburn / GERD
• Memory deficit
• Depression
• Hypertension / high blood pressure
• Diabetes

Blocked Airway

In this M.R.I.* image, the tongue falls to the back of the airway as a person lies asleep. This blocks the airway, leading to Obstructive Sleep Apnea and /or snoring.

Open Airway

This M.R.I. image shows the aveoTSD stabilizing the tongue gently forward, preventing it falling back and obstructing the airway. Note how the airway is now open and clear. This stops or greatly reduces snoring and prevents obstruction of airway, treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea.