Sophie West

Dr Sophie West, consultant respiratory physician who leads Newcastle’s regional sleep service, discusses snoring and sleep-disordered breathing. She explains why airway collapse causes apnoeas and fragmented sleep. The conversation covers screening tools, home testing, CPAP mechanics and adaptation, alternative treatments, driving and safety implications, and the wider health and social impacts of snoring.

Dr Sophie West, consultant respiratory physician who leads Newcastle’s sleep service and helps set national sleep-breathing guidelines. She explains why snoring happens and which anatomy and behaviors make it worse. The conversation covers when snoring is harmless versus signs of obstructive sleep apnoea, practical fixes from sleep position to devices, and how to seek help.}