Understanding Sleep Apnoea and How It Affects Your Health

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a largely undiagnosed sleep disorder that occurs where a person’s upper airway repeatedly collapses during sleep causing them to stop breathing for 10 seconds or longer.

Tooradin Pharmacy assists with testing, trialing and ongoing management of this condition.

Common Signs and Symptoms

Many people are unaware they have sleep apnoea until a partner notices their symptoms. Common warning signs include:

• Loud, persistant snoring
• Pauses in breathing during sleep
• Choking or gasping overnight
• Morning headaches
• Waking feeling unrefreshed
• Excessive daytime sleepiness
• Poor concentration and irritability

If you are experiencing these symptoms, a professional sleep apnoea assessment may be recommended.

Speak to our friendly team for more information.