Your sleeping position can affect your sleep quality and reduce the amount you sleep. The average adult needs 8 hours of sleep every night, and your sleeping position could prevent this. Different sleeping positions have different benefits, gradually training your body to change sleeping positions can benefit your day-to-day life. Research shows that reduced sleep can increase the risk of diabetes, heart disease and depression.  For those with the sleep disorder Obstructive Sleep Apnoea, sleeping position plays a huge role in the intensity and frequency of breathing pa ..read more

If you suffer from colds, nasal congestion or a stuffy nose, you may wonder if you should continue using your CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machine.  Sinus blockages can make breathing uncomfortable, making your CPAP therapy difficult. This article will offer simple solutions for using your Sleep Apnoea treatment when congested.  CPAP and nasal congestion A CPAP machine works to provide a continuous flow of pressurised air through to the CPAP mask. If you use a nasal pillow or nasal cushion mask and suffer from a stu ..read more

CPAP therapy stands for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure.  It is the most common way of treating Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA); CPAP can be prescribed by a doctor or required after taking a sleep study. Fisher & Paykel SleepStyle CPAP Let’s take a closer look at what a CPAP machine is and how it works.  What is a CPAP machine? A CPAP machine’s motor delivers continuous pressurised air through to your nose or mouth via a CPAP tube into a CPAP mask.  The continuous flow of purified, pressured air prevents your airway from collapsing ..read more

It may be common knowledge that drinking too much alcohol harms your health. 49% Of adults in the UK consume alcohol at least once a week, and many people with alcohol-related health issues are not alcoholics. The NHS recommends drinking no more than 14 units of alcohol per week (equivalent to six 175ml glasses of wine or six pints of 4% beer).  The effect alcohol has on your sleep Your sleep cycle is disrupted when you drink more than six units of alcohol in one night. Alcohol has a sedative effect, depriving you of energy and causing you to become tired throughout the day or ..read more

We understand it can be challenging to travel when you have Sleep Apnoea, but hopefully, this blog will make it a little easier.  Travelling with Sleep Apnoea is more common than you think. There is a growing awareness of CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure). You can take your CPAP machine to most places in the world. Our CPAP devices all include carrying bags that can be used while travelling.  We understand that wherever you go, your Sleep Apnoea follows; here are some helpful tips: Resmed AirMini travel CPAP device Purchase a travel CPAP If you have Sleep Apnoea tr ..read more

Many medical studies have linked those with Sleep Apnoea to a higher risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes. 3.9 million people in the UK have been diagnosed with Diabetes, and 1.5 million people have Sleep Apnoea.   1 in 3 diabetes and hypertension patients suffer from OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnoea). What is Diabetes? Diabetes is an incurable condition when your blood sugar is too high. Type 1 Diabetes – When your immune system attacks cells that produce insulin (a hormone that turns blood sugar into energy), therefore, your body can not make it. Type 2 Diabetes – When your bo ..read more

Our customers frequently ask why they need to provide documentation before purchasing a CPAP device from Intus. Here we will explain why we request documentation and what it is. What is CPAP? A CPAP machine (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) is the most common and effective way of treating Sleep Apnoea. The device works by opening the airways to prevent Apnoea events (breathing pauses).  Why do we need CPAP documentation? CPAP machines are medical equipment and can only be provided to a customer once valid documentation has been provided. Why?  We are part of the AR ..read more

For some of us, snoring is nothing more than an occasional annoyance. However, others snore every single night — and experience the side effects for decades.  Did you know that 40% of adults in the UK snore? Let’s take some time to examine why some individuals snore regularly while others breathe freely.  Root Causes of Snoring  Why do we snore? Snoring is caused by the narrowing of airways and tissue vibrating as you breathe. Your tongue, mouth, throat or soft palette relax when you sleep, and this creates noise. There are many factors which can be linked to the ..read more

So what exactly causes choking during sleep? Choking occurs when your breathing is impeded by a constricted or obstructed throat or windpipe. Choking in your sleep is caused by the relaxation of soft tissue in the neck. As your throat collapses, air cannot reach the lungs effectively. It causes you to wake up suddenly from the choking. You can stop breathing for around 10 seconds, starving the brain of oxygen. People who suffer from undiagnosed Obstructive Sleep Apnoea can wake many times every hour from this process. Does it mean I have OSA? If you experience frequent choking in yo ..read more

CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) therapy is the most effective form of Sleep Apnoea treatment. It works by delivering air pressure via a CPAP machine, tubing and mask. Opening your airways to prevent breathing pauses (Apnoea events) during the night. These breathing pauses cause people to become exhausted throughout the day and suffer from other symptoms. CPAP therapy hugely benefits those with Sleep Apnoea and prevents other complications, such as heart disease and Diabetes.  You might notice your CPAP mask leaks air after a few hours. There’s ..read more