About this episode

The episode discusses snoring and its implications, particularly focusing on obstructive sleep apnoea with expert Dr Sophie West.

Chris and Xand continue their conversation about snoring with Dr Sophie West, a consultant respiratory physician and lead of Newcastle regional sleep service. They take a deeper look at what happens when snoring means we’re not breathing enough, or stop breathing altogether, a condition known as obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome (OSAHS). They ask why it happens and what can be done to treat it. If you’d like to share your thoughts on this or any other topic covered on the podcast, you email us at whatsupdocs@bbc.co.uk or Whatsapp on 08000 665 123. Presenters: Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken Guest: Dr Sophie West Producer: Maia Miller-Lewis Executive Producer: Rami Tzabar Researcher: Samara Linton Tech Lead: Reuben Huxtable Visual Producer: Leon Gower Digital Lead: Richard Berry Composer: Phoebe McFarlane Sound Design: Melvin Rickarby At the BBC: Assistant Commissioner: Greg Smith Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts

People in this episode

Hosts: Chris van Tulleken, Xand van Tulleken

Guest: Dr Sophie West

Topics covered

• snoring
• obstructive sleep apnoea
• health
• respiratory health
• treatment options

Keywords

• snoring
• obstructive sleep apnoea
• OSAHS
• treatment
• respiratory physician

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Newcastle regional sleep service, BBC Radio 4

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