What is involved in a Sleep Apnoea test?
If you’re at risk of sleep apnoea you can arrange a home sleep test with your local Life & Unichem pharmacy. No doctor referral is required, you can get tested for sleep apnoea straight away. The test is easy and comfortable to wear, no complicated wires or setup. When you're ready to go to sleep, simply attach the home sleep test device to your forehead as instructed by the pharmacy staff and carry out the instructions on the app. Return the home sleep test device to your pharmacy the next day for the data to be analysed by a sleep physician.You’ll get your results within 5-10 days and know if you have sleep apnoea or not. If you are diagnosed with sleep apnoea your pharmacy can put you on a 4 week trial of CPAP therapy immediately. The pharmacy fits you with a CPAP mask, monitors your results throughout the trial, and ensures your prescription for CPAP treatment is optimised for you.
Signs of sleep apnoea can include:
• Daytime sleepiness
• Loud snoring
• Waking up abruptly short of breath
• Irritability
• Mood changes
If you are unsure if this could be you, take our online sleep test to determine if you are eligible for a overnight take home sleep test.
Why do I have Sleep Apnoea?
There are a number of factors that increase the risk of developing sleep apnoea. These include:
1. Having a smaller or narrowed airway
2. Excessive weight
3. Smoking and alcohol
4. Ethnicity
5. Diabetes
6. Hypertension (high blood pressure)
