Tag: Respiratory Health


  • Chronic Sinusitis

    CDM College Health Education Series Chronic sinusitis, also called chronic rhinosinusitis, is ongoing inflammation of the nose and sinuses. Symptoms usually continue for 12 weeks or longer and may occur with or without nasal polyps. It is not always caused by a bacterial infection. (Mayo Clinic) Common symptoms You may experience: Symptoms can vary and…

  • Sleep Apnoea and Hypertension

    CDM College Health Education Series What is Sleep Apnoea? Sleep apnoea is a condition where breathing repeatedly stops or becomes shallow during sleep. The most common type is Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA). This happens when the muscles and soft tissues in the throat relax and partly or fully block the airway during sleep. These breathing…