24/11/2017
PUNE: With 93%
of the population in India sleep-deprived, and only 2% of Indians discussing
their sleep issues with physicians, Philips India renewed its commitment
to increasing awareness on common sleep disorders with the launch of its
connected care solution.
India is suspected to have around 50 million sleep apnea
patients and lifestyle diseases such as diabetes and hypertension are further
adding to the disease burden. Philips India is educating people about symptoms
like loud snoring, chronic daytime sleepiness and severe morning headache which
impact productivity and overall quality of life. Not only does this affect
general well-being but if left untreated it can also lead to graver health
issues. But Sleep Apnea can be treated with CPAP therapy.
Philips India has introduced various effective sleep therapy
solutions under its Dream Family portfolio. In addition to the dream station
device and mask, the new Dream Mapper app enables patients to track vital
information and get a daily report on the number of hours of sleep on therapy
each night, mask fit, periods of apnea etc, all at the click of a button.
Harish R, Head of Sleep & Respiratory Care at Philips says,
“Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a serious condition that can lead to increased risk
of high blood pressure,
diabetes and more. It has been observed that more than 53% Sleep Apnea suspects
are already suffering from either Diabetes or High BP. In such a scenario,
there is a critical need for effective treatment and management of Sleep Apnea
to enable people to live healthy lives.”
Dr. Nitin Abhyankar, Consultant Chest Physician at Poona
Hospital and Research Centre said, “While the cases of sleep apnea are
increasing in Pune, the awareness about the diseases is still low amongst
patients and care givers. Patients who have co morbid conditions like diabetes and
hypertension and frequently see specialists for the same, visit a consultant
for sleep only when the condition becomes severe.
“Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is usually predominant in the
40+ age group, however of late several younger people, especially IT employees
are also presenting OSA - largely due to their sedentary lifestyle. I would
encourage for expanded mindfulness and timely analysis of sleep issues which
would enable patients to lead a better quality of life.” added Dr.
Abhyankar
Philips India has already established over 500 sleep labs in
association with leading sleep specialists across the country with 22
sleep labs in Pune which adds on to Philips’ long-standing
commitment to drive awareness around OSA and other sleep disorders.
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