Sleep Apnoea

SLEEP APNOEA

Sleep apnoea is a sleeping disorder that occurs when your airway collapses in the middle of sleep. It stops the air from travelling freely to and from your lungs, disturbing your sleep in the process. If left untreated sleep apnoea can increase the long term consequences and management of high blood pressure, heart attack, Type 2 diabetes, heart failure, abnormal heart rhythm, stroke and chronic pain.

Daytime symptoms include:

• Early morning headaches
• Daytime sleepiness
• Poor concentration
• Tiredness
• Irritability
• Falling asleep during routine activities

Night-time symptoms include:

• Loud, persistent snoring
• Choking or gasping for air
• Restless sleep
• Witnessed pauses in breathing
• Frequent visits to the bathroom

Community Care Chemist has ‘Sleep Testing’ and an ‘At Home Sleep Study’ which can be conducted in the privacy of your own home, with minimal disruption to your usual routine. There are no waiting lists and it’s cost effective. Your results are diagnosed by a qualified sleep doctor, who will recommend treatment programs depending on your diagnosis.

For Sleep Testing, Geelong, visit Community Care Chemist Belmont at 157 High St, or call (03) 5241 1755.

Some people may be eligible for a Medicare-subsidised sleep study. Download our sleep study referral form below, complete the questionnaires and take it to your GP to complete the health professional referral, then drop it in at any of our pharmacies.

•  Sleep Study Referral Form

Become a member to receive latest updates and member offers. Membership that delivers quality healthcare for you, your family and the whole community.