Schnarchen und Schlafapnoe - Rat und Hilfe für Betroffene und Angehörige

Snoring isn?t only an issue of noise while sleeping. It can also be an expression of a serious affliction that can interfere with the quality of life and can have significant influence on the cardiovascular system. This guidebook describes the basic principles of sleep and the most important types of sleeping disorders. Special attention is paid to snoring and sleep apnoea. Secondary afflictions are laid out, diagnostic and therapeutic possibilities shown and the impact on professional and family life described.

Prof. Dr. Sanner is chief physician of the medical clinic of the Agaplesion Bethesda-hospital Wuppertal. He is internist, cardiologist, pneumologist, and medical specialist for sleep. With Dr. Lamwers he has experience in treating patients at the local sleep diagnostic centre.