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What is sleep apnea?
Sleep apnea is a condition where the pharyngeal muscles in the back and sides of your throat relax so much when you sleep that your breathing is blocked for a few moments.
When this happens, your brain notices a lack of oxygen in your blood, wakes you up just enough for your conscious mind to tense the muscles and take a breath. Then you fall into a deeper sleep again and the cycle continues – usually without you even noticing. The pauses are followed by gasping, snoring and/or restlessness. People with untreated OSA can stop breathing hundreds of times per night. A 2013 study showed that almost one in ten Australians have undiagnosed moderate-severe OSA.
What should I do if I think I may have sleep apnea?
If you think your may have sleep apnea, first book a consultation with a hub.health clinician. They will be familiar with sleep apnea, can assess your symptoms and refer you for a home sleep test.
Sleep study referrals and treatment options
Sleep Study Referral & Home Testing
Book a consultation with a hub.health clinician for a referral to conduct a sleep study in the comfort of your own bed.
If your symptoms clearly point to obstructive sleep apnea, your doctor may request a home based sleep study test.
You will be contacted by the diagnostic bookings team, who will take your relevant medical history, explain to you what sleep apnea is and what is involved in a home based sleep study test. You will be given a wireless testing device and be shown how to fit it and wear it while you sleep.
The portable equipment will record your brain activity, cardiac activity, breathing, breathing effort, oxygen saturation, and body position. This information paints a clear picture of your sleep quality which independent sleep physicians will review for evidence of sleep apnea and provide a diagnosis as well as treatment and management recommendations about the next steps.
Price breakdown
Initial consultation for Sleep Study Assessment
$80
What’s involved in a home sleep study?
Once your referral has been sent, a member from the Air Liquide Healthcare team will reach out to you to confirm the details of your sleep study appointment. There may be additional fees associated with your diagnostic test, these will be advised during your first phone call.
The sleep study is a record of your night’s sleep, so it is important to maintain your usual routine as much as possible. You will place the sensors on your body as instructed at your appointment, while the Somfit device is used to record your sleep overnight. Following your sleep study, you will pack and return the device to us as per your booking instructions.
More information about the home sleep study process can be found in these short Somfit instructional videos.
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hub.health partners with Air Liquide Healthcare to offer an integrative approach to Sleep Apnea, with a program designed to both diagnose and treat patients.
Early detection of your sleep apnea means that it can be treated before it damages your health, relationship or work performance.
Consult with an Australian-based medial team, from the comfort of your own home, and gain convenient access to GP referrals for a patient sleep study assessment with Air Liquide Healthcare.