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Why are new treatments needed?

Many people with sleep apnoea struggle with existing treatments like CPAP machines, with over half stopping use due to discomfort or noise. This means a significant number of the 8 million UK sufferers aren't getting effective help. Newer options aim to address these issues, making treatment more tolerable and improving patient adherence and quality of life.

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New treatments including daily pill help 8 million UK sleep apnoea sufferers

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