Insights for Better Sleep
At Optima Sleep, we provide expert advice on sleep health, OSA, snoring, and ASD therapy to improve your sleep.
How to Know If You Have Sleep Apnoea
Sleep apnoea is a common but often underrecognised condition. If your airway repeatedly narrows or [...]
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Why Do I Grind My Teeth in My Sleep
Grinding or clenching your teeth during sleep, medically known as sleep bruxism, is far from [...]
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How Do You Do a Sleep Apnoea Test at Home?
Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a common but potentially serious condition characterised by interrupted breathing [...]
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What Is a CPAP Machine?
One of the most commonly recommended devices is the CPAP machine, yet it’s important to [...]
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Is Sleep Apnoea Genetic?
One question we hear frequently is: “Is sleep apnoea genetic?” The answer is nuanced: yes, [...]
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Sleep Apnoea Testing Guide
Traditionally, testing required an overnight stay in a sleep clinic—but modern technology has enabled home-based [...]
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What Causes Snoring?
Snoring is more than just noise—it reflects turbulent airflow through an upper airway that is [...]
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What is the 3 % Rule for Sleep Apnoea
The 3 % rule refers to the criterion that classifies certain breathing disruptions—called hypopneas—if accompanied by [...]
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What Are the Dangers of Untreated Sleep Apnoea
Ignoring sleep apnoea is far from harmless. Without diagnosis and intervention, this condition can quietly [...]
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Sleep Disorders Symptoms
Sleep disturbances are more than mere nightly nuisances. They are often silent troublemakers that sap [...]
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Understanding Sleep Apnoea Morning Headaches
Waking up with a throbbing head isn’t just an unfortunate start to the day—it may [...]
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Does Sleep Apnoea Worsen Over Time?
Sleep apnoea is a condition that often goes unnoticed for years, silently disrupting sleep and [...]
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Unlocking the Mystery: How Sleep Apnoea is Diagnosed
Sleep apnoea, a stealthy disruptor of peaceful slumber, often hides in the shadows, affecting millions [...]
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Undiagnosed OSA and work-related and motor vehicle accidents
In the realm of sleep disorders, Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) stands as a silent assailant, [...]
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OTC VS Custom MAS
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) poses a significant challenge to individuals seeking effective treatment for a [...]
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Can Sleep Apnoea Harm You & Can It Be Cured?
Sleep apnoea, a condition characterised by interruptions in breathing during sleep, has garnered attention for [...]
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Mandibular Advancement Splint (MAS) is the best alternative
The realm of sleep apnea treatment has witnessed significant advancements, and among the array of [...]
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Optima Sleep: Transforming Sleep Medicine in New Zealand
In the realm of dental sleep medicine, Optima Sleep Clinic is making waves as a [...]
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