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Dr Alison Wimms

Director of Medical Affairs; Incubation and Growth
Dr Alison Wimms has worked in Sleep Medicine for nearly 20 years, with a background spanning clinical practice, a Master’s, and a PhD in the field. Her particular interests include female and paediatric sleep apnoea, as well as diagnostics and novel approaches to identifying sleep apnoea in typical patients.

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In today's podcast, Dr Alison Wimms shares practical insights for healthcare professionals on recognising and managing sleep apnoea in often-overlooked groups, including women, children and pregnant patients.

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In today's episode, Dr Alison Wimms highlights how hormonal changes and subtle symptoms make sleep apnoea in women easy to miss in clinical practice.

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