eXciteOSA, Clocks Go Back 2021
- The message
- Snoring and sleep apnoea can affect anyone and are linked to serious health conditions, and modern alternatives to CPAP masks, surgery and dramatic lifestyle changes can now be considered.
- The angle
- Snoring is often laughed off but can signal obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), linked to hypertension, diabetes, stroke and heart disease. Around 64% of men and 45% of women snore and an estimated 1.5 million UK adults have OSA, with only around 15% diagnosed and treated.
- On air
- A consultant ENT surgeon and sleep specialist, and a person living with OSA who has used a new treatment device
- The result
- 12 items of coverage reaching 1.2 million, including BBC Radio Three Counties.
Budget £4,300Delivered £4,400Above budget 2%On air 1h 39mServices interviews