Cecille van Gent Clinical Technology Practice

03/04/2026

27/03/2026

Struggling with snoring or possibly sleep apnoea? 😴

Did you know that myo-oral (tongue & throat) exercises can play an important role in treatment?

✔️ Strengthen airway muscles
✔️ Help reduce snoring
✔️ Support treatment of mild sleep apnoea
✔️ May even help lower CPAP pressure requirements in some patients with more severe apnoea

These simple daily exercises are a powerful adjunct to therapy — especially when done consistently.

If you’re using CPAP and still struggling, or wondering if this approach could help you, we’re here to guide you.

📩 info@cvgclinical.co.za
📞 021 200 2294

13/03/2026

🌙 It’s World Sleep Day!

Let’s talk about something many of us don’t get enough of… SLEEP.

Quick question:
❓ Do you wake up tired even after a full night in bed?
❓ Does someone complain about your snoring?
❓ Do you struggle to stay awake during the day?

You’re not alone — and it may be more than just a bad night’s sleep.

Poor sleep can affect far more than your energy levels. Over time it may contribute to:
❤️ Heart disease
🩺 High blood pressure
🍬 Diabetes
🧠 Mood disorders like anxiety and depression

Sleep is when the body repairs, restores and resets. When sleep is disrupted, many systems in the body start to feel the effects.

💤 The good news? Sleep disorders are common and treatable.

If sleep has been a struggle for you, it may be time to have it properly assessed.

📧 info@cvgclinical.co.za
📞 021 200 2294
💬 WhatsApp 084 299 7605

Cecille van Gent
Clinical Technologist – Pulmonology
Sleep | Ventilation | Paediatrics

✨ Tell us in the comments:
How many hours of sleep did you get last night?

01/03/2026

💙🌙 World Sleep Day – 13 March 2026 🌙💙
Sleep Well. Live Better.

This March, take the first step toward better sleep and better health.

Do you or your partner struggle with:
• Loud snoring
• Gasping or choking during sleep
• Daytime fatigue
• Morning headaches
• Poor concentration

You may be living with Sleep Apnea — and not even know it.

✨ World Sleep Day Special – March 2026 Only ✨
We are offering a Private Home Sleep Apnea Screening

✔️ Convenient home-based testing
✔️ Comfortable and simple setup
✔️ Professional analysis
✔️ Results discussed with you
✔️ Liaised directly with your medical doctor if required

📌 Important:
To qualify for the discount, booking and payment must be made during the month of March 2026.

Cape Town and surrounds, Bloemfontein, Gauteng

⚠️ Important Notice:
If tested positive for Sleep Apnea, further diagnostic testing may be required.

📍 Cecille van Gent
Clinical Technologist – Pulmonology & Sleep

📧 info@cvgclinical.co.za

📞 or WhatsApp Cecille 084 299 7605
📞 or WhatsApp Cornell 066 512 8057

💙 This World Sleep Day, invest in your sleep — your heart, brain, and overall health will thank you.

24/02/2026

Strengthening the Airway: Myo-Oral Therapy & Sleep Apnoea

Did you know that the strength and position of your tongue can directly influence how well you breathe at night?

Myo-oral (or oropharyngeal) exercises are targeted muscle-training techniques designed to improve upper airway stability — particularly in individuals diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

During sleep, the muscles of the tongue and throat naturally relax. In some individuals, this relaxation allows the airway to narrow or collapse, contributing to snoring and apnoeic events.

By strengthening these muscles, we can help support better airway control.

What Do These Exercises Target?
• Tongue strength and endurance
• Soft palate control
• Neuromuscular coordination
• Improved nasal breathing patterns

Potential Benefits
✔ Reduced snoring
✔ Improved mild to moderate OSA
✔ Better airway stability during sleep
✔ Improved tolerance of CPAP therapy
✔ Enhanced overall sleep quality

Supports CPAP Therapy
Myo-oral therapy is designed to complement — not replace — CPAP in moderate to severe sleep apnoea. Improved muscle tone may enhance airway stability and improve comfort and adherence to therapy.

If you or your partner notice loud snoring, choking or gasping during sleep, unrefreshing sleep, or persistent daytime fatigue, a professional sleep evaluation is recommended.

For assessment or guidance:
Cecille van Gent
Clinical Technologist – Pulmonology & Sleep
📧 info@cvgclinical.co.za
📞 084 299 7605

20/02/2026

💤 Is Your CPAP Still Working for You?
Using CPAP is a powerful step toward better sleep and better health — but ongoing effectiveness is just as important as starting treatment.

Over time, your pressure requirements can change due to:
• Weight changes
• Ageing
• Medication adjustments
• New medical conditions
• Mask leaks or equipment wear

🔎 Regular CPAP titration studies ensure:

✔️ Your pressure settings are still optimal
✔️ Your apnoea is properly controlled
✔️ Oxygen levels remain stable
✔️ You’re not struggling with unnecessary side effects
✔️ Your therapy remains comfortable and effective

Untreated or poorly controlled sleep apnoea increases the risk of:
• Hypertension
• Heart disease
• Stroke
• Daytime fatigue and poor concentration

Don’t assume your CPAP is “still fine” — let’s confirm it with proper assessment.

📍 Cecille van Gent Clinical Technology Practice

Clinical Technologist – Pulmonology

📧 info@cvgclinical.co.za
📞 084 299 7605

Your sleep health matters — today and long term.

16/02/2026

Sleep Apnea Doesn’t Always Look Dramatic

You don’t have to be gasping dramatically in the night to have sleep apnea.

Sometimes the signs are subtle.

🔹 Morning headaches
🔹 Waking up with a dry mouth
🔹 High blood pressure that’s difficult to control
🔹 Daytime fatigue — even after “8 hours” of sleep
🔹 Poor concentration
🔹 Mood changes or irritability

The most common form, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, occurs when the airway repeatedly collapses during sleep, reducing oxygen levels and disrupting restorative rest.

Left untreated, it increases the risk of cardiovascular complications.

If you constantly feel exhausted but can’t explain why — your sleep may be the reason.

Let’s investigate the root cause.

📩 info@cvgclinical.co.za

📞 084 299 7605
Cecille van Gent Clinical Technology Practice

13/02/2026

Happy Valentines day! 🥰

11/02/2026

It is CHD awareness week.
Let's create awareness.

In Loving memory of Baby Michael ❤️ ✝️

10/02/2026

Very interesting Talk..

Are you always tired? Sleep Expert Dr. Michael Breus breaks down the 4 chronotypes to master your sleep, how to fix insomnia, the truth about sleep apnea, an...

18/09/2025

https://wellbeingsafrica.com/sleep-expert-answers-sleep-needs/

In this interview, a sleep expert sheds light on sleep myths, disorders, and if we really need eight hours of sleep a night.

16/09/2025

Jason had his yearly PSG/Titration study.