Sleep Apnoea Services
We are excited to be able to offer sleep apnoea services at Cate's Chemist Hyde Park:
- Overnight Ambulatory Investigation for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea – Bulk Billed, subject to eligibility criteria
- CPAP Treatment Trials
- CPAP Treatment Review
- CPAP Equipment
Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a disorder in which breathing is repetitively interrupted during sleep due to collapse of the upper airway. An apnoea is defined as complete cessation of breathing lasting 10 seconds or greater. OSA causes hypertension and neurocognitive impairment, and severe OSA can predispose individuals to coronary artery disease, stroke, and increased mortality.
Typical scenarios:
- Daytime sleepiness, awakening with gasping/choking sensations
- Partner reports loud snoring or pauses in breathing during sleep
- Obesity
- Sleep fragmentation
- Constant fatigue and lack of energy
- Resistant hypertension
For more information:
Patient resources: Obstructive Sleep Apnoea | Sleep Health Foundation
Clinician resources:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnoea – European Respiratory Society
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Impact of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea on Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease by Garun S Hamilton and Matthew T Naughton, published in the Medical Journal of Australia
Overnight Ambulatory Investigations for sleep apnoea at Cate’s Chemist are fully bulk billed with no out-of-pocket expenses for eligible patients. Bookings are made with a referral from your doctor, and we coordinate testing and results with a Sleep Physician, who reports back to the referring doctor within two weeks. Referral forms are available at Cate's Chemist Hyde Park.
CPAP Treatment Trial: If the Sleep Physician and GP determine that a CPAP machine may be helpful, they can recommend a two-to-four-week CPAP Treatment Trial at Cate’s Chemist. This 'try before you buy' approach helps patients decide if the machine is effective before committing to a purchase. A hire fee applies but is more affordable than purchasing a machine outright without assurance of its benefits.
CPAP Treatment Review: After the CPAP Treatment Trial, a Sleep Physician provides a detailed report to the referring doctor, who will then create a management plan and make recommendations based on the outcomes.
CPAP Equipment: Cate’s Chemist partners with ResMed, a leading supplier known for quality and affordability. We offer three ResMed CPAP models:
For more information on our Sleep Apnoea services, visit our Sleep Apnoea page. Explore how we can help you sleep better today!
