Sleep Apnoea Services

Our pharmacists are trained in the management of obstructive sleep apnoea, and are passionate about assisting in your journey to better sleep.

Obstructive sleep apnoea is a sleep disorder where a person’s upper airway repeatedly collapses during sleep, causing them to stop breathing for a period of 10 seconds or longer.

The most common symptoms of obstructive sleep apnoea are:

• Early morning headaches
• Daytime sleepiness
• Poor concentration
• Irritability
• Falling asleep during routine activities
• Loud persistent snoring
• Witnessed pause in breathing
• Choking or gasping for air
• Restless sleep
• Frequent visits to the bathroom.

An overnight diagnostic sleep test is necessary to confirm a diagnosis of OSA and evaluate its severity. Sleep apnoea testing is classed across four levels.

The most effective treatment for obstructive sleep apnoea is Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP). A CPAP machine prevents the upper airway from collapsing during sleep by providing a flow of air through the nose and/or mouth using a specialised mask.