In the premiere episode of Vik Veer Talks Podcast, Professor Vik Veer provides an in-depth overview of sleep-disordered breathing and its impact on health. We explore a range of conditions, including snoring, Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome (UARS), central and obstructive sleep apnoea, REM-related and positional sleep apnoea, and Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome. He also introduces free clinically validated sleep questionnaires to help you communicate effectively with your GP and navigate treatment pathways within the NHS. - https://form.jotform.com/vikveer/sleep-questionnaires

Delving into diagnostics, Vik Veer explains the different types of sleep studies and how they assess symptoms and severity. He highlights the signs, symptoms, and side effects of untreated sleep apnoea, shedding light on why early detection and management are crucial.

From tried-and-tested treatments like CPAP machines and Mandibular Advancement Devices (MADs) to innovative options such as tongue retaining devices, iNAP systems, positional sleep aids, and surgeries like tonsillectomy, septoplasty, palatopharyngoplasty and Tongue base surgery, Vik Veer will guide you through the options available. You'll also hear about cutting-edge solutions, including Inspire, Genio, and Restera implants, and their potential to transform lives.

By combining efforts within a team-based approach to addressing sleep issues, Vik Veer highlights why this method offers the most effective path to resolving these challenges.

If you're ready to breathe easier, sleep better, and take control of your health, this episode is your starting point.