You may be waking up feeling tired, need a nap after lunch or your ribs are bruised from your bed partner delivering a swift elbow and threatening to banish you to the spare room. These are all tell-tale signs that something else may be going on under the sheets (and not in a good way).
Sleep apnea is a common condition that traditionally affects 1 in 4 men, but we’re here to tell you that it’s not all doom and gloom, and better yet, we’ll guide you step by step on how to find out what’s really going on.
Most people never do anything about their snoring because they put it down to their weight, lifestyle habits or simply just that they are so tired… ALL THE TIME. Getting diagnosed is easier than you think and it’s the first step towards better sleep, let’s take a look at what to do next:
- Take the free online assessment at cpap.com.au/pages/sleep-studies. This will give you an indication of the potential likelihood that you may have an underlying sleep disorder such as sleep apnea.
- Check your email for your results, which will guide you to the next step.
- If it is likely that you may have sleep apnea, you will need a referral for a sleep study with Sleep Testing Australia. You can obtain this easily via a Telehealth consult or by visiting your healthcare provider.
- Sleep Testing Australia will contact you to make an appointment for your sleep study and run you through everything you need to know.
- On the day of your sleep study, you will visit a clinic and a friendly technician will hook you up with a state-of-the-art sleep diagnostic device to take home and sleep with as normal.
- Once the device has been returned the next day, a team of qualified and fully independent sleep scorers and physicians will assess your results. They will return a detailed report within 2 weeks that outlines everything that is happening once you hit the sack each night.
- You will have a super helpful sleep consultant that will guide you through what it all means and what the options are moving forward.
If you’ve already been diagnosed, but are not sure how to navigate CPAP therapy, stay tuned. It can be a daunting process, but with the support of CPAP Direct, you will be able to breathe easy in no time.
The crew will ensure that you have the perfect machine and mask combination to suit your lifestyle and will go above and beyond to keep you on track. At CPAP Direct, your success is their priority, and it is comforting to know that you’ll have all the support you need throughout your entire journey.
You CAN regain your mojo, in and out of the bedroom. If you follow these simple steps, you’ll be on your way to happy town with Sleep Testing Australia and CPAP Direct.
For referral forms, telehealth appointments, support and Australia’s largest independent supply of CPAP equipment, visit cpap.com.au