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Kim O'Leary

Dublin sleep expert explains sleep apnoea and other conditions ahead of clocks change

The spring months are rolling in with the clocks to spring forward by one hour later this month meaning

We get more sunlight, but it can affect the sleep schedule with the changing times. When we don’t get enough quality shut eye at night, it can cause us to suffer from low mood, poor concentration and can even affect our long-term physical health. And for those with sleep apnoea, it can be a struggle to get a decent sleep.

According to the HSE, sleep apnoea is when the walls of the throat relax and narrow during sleep, which can cause breathing difficulties for some.

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