How undiagnosed sleep apnoea
can affect you
Learn how our Pharmacists can help you get diagnosed and begin treatment today.
How undiagnosed sleep apnoea can affect you
Learn how our Pharmacists can help you get diagnosed and begin treatment today.
How undiagnosed sleep apnoea
can affect you
Learn how our Pharmacists can help you get diagnosed and begin treatment today.
Our Pharmacists at Blooms The Chemist realise this is an underdiagnosed issue and aim to help people with sleep apnoea get the treatment they need to get the quality sleep they deserve.
Begin your journey to better sleep today with us today.
See if you've got obstructive sleep apnoea in four steps
Take our online sleep quiz, which focuses on sleep satisfaction, excessive daytime sleepiness and your risk for obstructive sleep apnoea.
If your results say you're at risk of obstructive sleep apnoea, book an overnight at-home sleep apnoea test.
Get your results from our sleep specialists, which should come back in seven to 10 business days.
Begin your treatment for obstructive sleep apnoea with your local Blooms The Chemist Pharmacist.
Getting a good night’s rest can be life-changing for you and your loved ones.
So, it’s important to learn to recognise the signs of sleep apnoea and conduct a sleep test.
Blooms The Chemist The Pines Pharmacist, Craig Carson
Getting a good night’s rest can be life-changing for you and your loved ones.
So, it’s important to learn to recognise the signs of sleep apnoea and conduct a sleep test.
Blooms The Chemist The Pines Pharmacist, Craig Carson
Is Obstructive Sleep Apnoea impacting your sleep?
If you've been tossing and turning, snoring loudly and experiencing poor sleep, you may suffer from undiagnosed sleep apnoea.
Obstructive sleep apnoea is the most common sleep disorder in Australia and worldwide but is underdiagnosed and misunderstood1.
Obstructive sleep apnoea occurs when your upper airway is either partially or completely obstructed while you sleep. Air can't get into your lungs, and you stop breathing.
This is called an 'apnoea' and, in severe cases, can happen hundreds of times a night and leave you exhausted once you wake up.
Some common symptoms of sleep apnoea include2:
• Excessive daytime sleepiness
• Irritability and mood changes
• Dry mouth
• Nasal congestion
• Poor quality sleep
Luckily, thanks to technological advancements, it's now easier than ever to learn if you have obstructive sleep apnoea and treat sleep apnoea.
We have a four-step process for diagnosing obstructive sleep apnoeaand getting the treatment you need:
If you've been tossing and turning, snoring loudly and experiencing poor sleep, you may suffer from undiagnosed sleep apnoea.
Obstructive sleep apnoea is the most common sleep disorder in Australia and worldwide but is underdiagnosed and misunderstood1.
Obstructive sleep apnoea occurs when your upper airway is either partially or completely obstructed while you sleep. Air can't get into your lungs, and you stop breathing.
This is called an 'apnoea' and, in severe cases, can happen hundreds of times a night and leave you exhausted once you wake up.
Some common symptoms of sleep apnoea include2:
• Excessive daytime sleepiness
•Irritability and mood changes
•Dry mouth
•Nasal congestion
•Poor quality sleep
Luckily, thanks to technological advancements, it's now easier than ever to learn if you have obstructive sleep apnoea and treat sleep apnoea.
We have a four-step process for diagnosing obstructive sleep apnoea and getting the treatment you need:
- Sleep Apnoea Basics:
What you need to know - Health Conditions &
Sleep Apnoea - What is CPAP and
how can it help?
Learn more about the two different types of sleep apnoea and how they impact your body and your sleep.
We explore the serious implications undiagnosed and untreated sleep apnoea can have on your health and your life.
Did you know that children can suffer from sleep apnoea? We explore what that looks like and their treatment options.
We explore four lifestyle changes you can make that may help ease your sleep apnoea symptoms.
If you leave your sleep apnoea untreated, you may suffer from excessive daytime sleepiness which can impact your driving.
We explore your different treatment options around sleep apnoea and how you can decide which one is best for you.
There are a range of health conditions you can get after being diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnoea, including diabetes.
We explore how your weight can impact sleep apnoea and what you can do about it.
New research has found that obstructive sleep apnoea patients are more likely to be at increased risk for cancer development, with some researchers believing that the cause is low blood oxygen levels3.
Obstructive sleep apnoea can have a massive impact on your body if left untreated, including your heart. We explore how leaving sleep apnoea untreated can significantly increase your risk of cardiovascular disease and more.
We explore what CPAP therapy is, the history of CPAP and how it can help you with treating your obstructive sleep apnoea.
Explore the range of CPAP Machines available at Blooms The Chemist and how you can find the best one that suits your needs.
There are a range of different mask types available for CPAP treatment, including full face, nasal pillows and more.
References
1Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Sleep-related breathing disorders with a focus on obstructive sleep apnoea, accessed 6 June 2023
2Better Health Victoria, Sleep Apnoea, accessed 6 June 2023
3European Respiratory Society, Obstructive sleep apnoea linked to increased risk of cancer, a decline in mental processing powers and an increased risk of blood clots, accessed 19 April 2023