Chippenham woman finds relief from sleep apnoea with new nerve stimulation device
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Chippenham woman finds relief from sleep apnoea with new nerve stimulation device

1 hours ago · Originally published 15 Jul 2026 8/10 Original headline: New sleep apnoea treatment has transformed woman's life
Catherine Turnbull, who struggled for years with traditional CPAP masks, has become one of the first patients in the UK to receive a hypoglossal nerve stimulation device at Great Western Hospital. The implant moves the tongue during sleep to prevent breathing interruptions, offering a new alternative for those unable to tolerate standard treatments.
Source: BBC News UK Wiltshire
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