About this episode
The episode explores the causes of snoring and when it may indicate a larger health issue.
Welcome to What’s Up Docs?, the podcast where identical twin doctors Chris and Xand van Tulleken cut through the confusion around every aspect of our health and wellbeing. In this episode they're looking at snoring, exploring what causes some of us to snore when we sleep. They also want to know when we should worry that our snoring might actually be the sign of a larger problem, and what we can do to sleep a little more quietly at night. Joining them is Dr Sophie West, a consultant respiratory physician and lead of Newcastle regional sleep service, with national roles across the OSA Alliance, British Thoracic Society, and NICE Sleep Disordered Breathing Guidelines group. If you want to get in touch, you can email us at whatsupdocs@bbc.co.uk or WhatsApp us 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 A Loftus Media production for BBC Radio 4
People in this episode
Hosts: Chris van Tulleken, Xand van Tulleken
Guest: Dr Sophie West
Topics covered
- snoring
- sleep
- health
- respiratory health
- wellbeing
- medical advice
Keywords
- snoring
- sleep disorders
- respiratory health
- health advice
- wellbeing
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Newcastle regional sleep service, OSA Alliance, British Thoracic Society, NICE Sleep Disordered Breathing Guidelines group, BBC Radio 4, Loftus Media
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