Dr. Gokhan Guvener

Otorhinolaryngologist-Head and Neck Surgeon, Acupuncturist

Tel: 07521 195818

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WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS AND RISK FACTORS OF SLEEP APNEA?

Individuals with sleep apnea are frequently ignorant of their sleep disorder. The syndrome is usually first perceived by the bed partner or cohabitant who witness the apneic episodes or it might be suspected by the clinician who notice the individual’s risk factors and symptoms.

Mostly the first indication of OSA is the complaint about patient’s snoring. With the increase in severity of the OSA, loud snoring may be associated with snorting, gasping, choking and insomnia. These nocturnal symptoms are usually underestimated by the patient until the occurrence of daytime symptoms. Untreated sleep apnea syndrome causes oxygenation deficiency and poor sleep quality. While patients feel tired all day long, they experience focusing and memory problems. Since we spend one third of our lives sleeping, repeated oxygenation problems can lead to much more serious health problems such as diabetes, cancer, hypertension and cardiovascular problems. We recommend that people who suffer severe snoring, feel tired and sleepy during the day, have memory and focusing problems to go to a sleep clinic and have a full night polysomnography test.

Population based studies suggest that prevalence in the middle-aged adult population is currently reported at 17% of men and 9% of women. These figures apply only to the people who have been diagnosed. However, it is believed that undiagnosed OSA patients comprise an additional 5% of the general population.

Risk Factors:

Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome is strongly related to obesity and age. Increased volume of the pharyngeal fat deposits is major contributor to the airway compression. Excessive fat can be accumulated under the mandible, within the soft palate and uvula. As a consequence of the deposition, the pharyngeal air space of the patient becomes narrower. 

Abnormal anatomical structures can predispose pharyngeal collapse during sleep, including enlarged or elongated uvula, signs of nasal obstruction, abnormal posterior position of the maxilla or mandible, low hanging palate, unusually large tongue, enlarged lymphoid tissue and tonsils.

WHAT IS THE RELATION BETWEEN SLEEP APNEA AND SNORING?

Sleep apnea and snoring are interconnected events. While most of the patients with sleep apnea have snoring; Sleep apnea may not be seen in every person who snores.

Snoring is the sound that occurs when the air passes through the narrowed airway and the soft tissues vibrate. Apnea, on the other hand, is when the airway completely closed by the collapsed soft tissues. For this reason, it is natural to experience snoring before sleep apnea. In a person who has just fallen asleep, airway narrowing begins with the relaxation of the tissues, as a result of which snoring is observed. Afterwards, with the deepening of sleep, apneas and hypopneas begin to be observed.

Dormio’s primary goal is to help patients with mild and moderate obstructive sleep apnea to reduce their apnea-hypopnea counts and help them breathe regularly. However, during clinical trials, it is proven that Dormio reduces the level and frequency of snoring.

WHY SHOULD I USE DORMIO?

Sleep apnea syndrome is a disease with treatment options. The main problem here is that patients do not want to continue treatment due to device related difficulties and side effects. However, Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome not only affects the quality of life but also causes more serious health problems, therefore regular treatment is necessary.

Dormio prioritizes sleep comfort and practicality while applying all of the modern treatment methods for sleep apnea syndrome. It is simply placed in the mouth like a pacifier and helps you breathe during sleep. Treatment with Dormio ceases to be a burden or torment. Dormio keeps the tongue and jaw of the user together without any discomfort and prevents the airway from collapse by regulating intra-oral pressure with its valve system.

COULD DORMIO FALL OUT DURING SLEEP?

Dormio is designed as it will be supported by the users’ lips during use in order to maintain its position. We recommend to people who have the problem of keeping Dormio in position during sleep:

• Make sure that you push your tongue towards the tongue reservoir until the vacuum effect is felt. Dormio won’t fall out of place as long as it is vacuumed with your tongue properly.
• Repeat the process if you feel that the vacuum effect is no longer available.
• Make sure that Dormio does not touch your pillow. In such a case, outside contact will cause the tongue vacuum to fail.
• In this way, it can remain stable without any problems. You can also use the supplied headband if you wish.

WHO SHOULD NOT USE DORMIO?

Dormio is only suitable to use by patients between ages of 18-70.

People with severe obstructive sleep apnea syndrome should not use Dormio without consulting their doctor. Dormio is not an equivalent of CPAP for severe apnea patients.

It is inconvenient for people who have the following diseases and conditions to use Dormio, and they should not use Dormio.

• COPD
• Severe Asthma
• Lung Cancer
• Heart Failure
• Cerebrovascular Disease
• Central Sleep Apnea Syndrome
• Temporo-mandibular joint dysfunction
• Excessive Gag Reflex
• Gum Disease
• Regular use of sedative medicine

IS DORMIO A DISPOSABLE PRODUCT, AND HOW CAN I CLEAN IT?

No. Unlike some other products currently available in the market, Dormio is not disposible. Dormio is an intraoral appliance made of medical silicone. Since it has a constant contact with the mouth tissue during its use, we recommend 6-months usage period considering both the hygienic aspect and the rate of wear.

You can easily clean Dormio by soaking it in boiling water for 3-5 minutes. You can store Dormio in its protective case after cleaning.

CAN I RETURN DORMIO?

Dormio falls in the category of products that are not suitable for return due to their contact with body fluid during use. Unpacked products will be considered as tried and returning will not be possible.

You may return unopened products for 14 days.

HOW CAN I CONTACT YOU?

You can easily contact us through our Whatsapp line +44 7521195818, or by sending an e-mail to drguvener@hotmail.com

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Comfortable

It does not cause any discomfort during sleep thanks to its soft silicone structure.

Effective

Clinically proven by clinical studies.

Safe

Fully biocompatible material

Quiet

Peaceful sleep for everyone. No need to sleep on the couch.

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