Capital Breakfast show host Roman Kemp has been told he needs to wear an oxygen mask while he sleeps.
The radio presenter, 29, has been diagnosed with a condition called sleep apnoea, which can cause difficulties while sleeping and can require special medical equipment.
The breakfast show host says that his hectic showbiz schedule has made it difficult to manage the health condition, which is why he is considering stepping away from the industry in the next five years.
Despite being common - with almost a quarter of men and nearly 10% of women affected according to the Cleveland Clinic - some may still have questions around sleep apnoea, say the Mirror.
As Roman shares his struggles with the condition, some may be wondering what sleep apnoea actually is and the symptoms that they should look out for.
Here are all the key facts and symptoms associated with the condition.
What is sleep apnoea?
Sleep apnoea is a medical condition in which a person's breathing stops and starts during sleep.
The most common form of the condition is obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), Mayo Clinic explained: "This type of apnea occurs when your throat muscles intermittently relax and block your airway during sleep. A noticeable sign of obstructive sleep apnea is snoring."
Mild sleep apnoea does not have to be treated but is still worth investigating with your GP if you or another person notices symptoms, as the problem can have knock-on effects like high blood pressure, depression or an increased risk of a stroke.
If a person is diagnosed with sleep apnoea, they may have to use a CPAP machine, which "gently pumps air into a mask you wear over your mouth or nose while you sleep".
Roman joked that his love life doesn't look great after being forced to wear the special mask when he sleeps.
He said to the Mail : "The doctors told me I must wear an oxygen mask. There is absolutely nothing sexy about going back to Roman Kemp's house.
"They are expecting candles and mood lighting but they're getting a Darth Vader impression into an oxygen tank."
What are the symptoms of sleep apnoea?
Symptoms of sleep apnoea include a person's breathing stopping and starting when they are asleep, as well as loud snoring.
The NHS lists the following as symptoms:
- breathing stopping and starting
- making gasping, snorting or choking noises
- waking up a lot
- loud snoring
Some symptoms also appear when a person is awake and include general tiredness and finding it hard to concentrate, but also mood swings and headaches when a patient wakes up.
The NHS said there are things a person can do to help the condition if the symptoms are mild, such as trying to lose weight (if a person is overweight) and sleeping on your side.
To make sure you do this, the health service suggests taping a tennis ball to the back of your pyjamas, or buying a special pillow.
People can also avoid sleeping pills, alcohol and smoking to help with the condition.
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