Suffer from sleep apnea? It's time to sleep in peace.
Snoring
50% of snorers have obstructive sleep apnea
50% of snorers have obstructive sleep apnea
Tiredness
Fragmented sleep and diminished sleep quality
Fragmented sleep and diminished sleep quality
Erectile Dysfunction
Impacts testosterone levels; 69% of ED sufferers have sleep apnea
Impacts testosterone levels; 69% of ED sufferers have sleep apnea
Stress
Elevated levels of the stress hormone, cortisol
Elevated levels of the stress hormone, cortisol
Cardiovascular Problems
Increases the risk of death from heart disease by 5 times
Increases the risk of death from heart disease by 5 times
Type II Diabetes
Found in 83% of type II diabetic sufferers
Found in 83% of type II diabetic sufferers
Mood Changes
Anxiety and depression are linked to untreated sleep apnea
Anxiety and depression are linked to untreated sleep apnea
High Blood Pressure
The sympathetic nervous system goes into overdrive causing heart stress
The sympathetic nervous system goes into overdrive causing heart stress
An Australian sleep apnea testing and diagnosis is required in order to obtain CPAP treatment or another form of sleep apnea therapy.
You can also choose where to take your test, either:
Taking a test is the only way to confirm and diagnose sleep apnea.
Your sleep test report includes treatment recommendations or alternate next steps from the reporting sleep specialist.
Use your Sleep Test Report as an onward referral to access sleep apnea treatment options.
a Sleep Test?
Which one is right for you?
Sleep lab studies are facilitated by clinicians and assessed by sleep scientists. They require a referral and the process can take some time to get a result.
This can be a frustrating experience when you want to get results quickly.
Luckily home testing has come a long way and it’s no longer necessary to conduct sleep apnea tests in a clinical setting.
Option
01
Speed &
Convenience
Option
02
Collect a test from a clinic
*Appointment booking currently only available in Australia.
Option
03
Stay
Overnight
Consideration | Sleep apnea lab studies | At home sleep test |
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Testing location
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Hospital lab |
Comfort of your own home |
2
Results without nee for a Specialist Appointment
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3
Does not require a sleep test in-clinic for results
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4
Speed of results
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Depends on availability; can have significant delays |
Faster access with a typical 48-hour turnaround |
5
Does not require a GP referral
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Only sometimes |
6
Type of equipment used
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Not portable; requires assistance to attach and detach |
Self-applied and portable for comfort in the night |
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Does not require supervision and observation during test
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8
Freedom to set your own sleep schedule
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Must comply with lab requirements |
Set your own sleep schedule |
Home sleep test equipment that sits on your wrist while you sleep, just like a watch.
A convenient, quick and simple option to diagnose sleep apnea.
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It’s connected to a reader which sits over the index finger. This reader is able to measure up to 7 different aspects (PAT signal, heart race, oximetry, actigraphy, body position, snoring, and chest motion).
2
The raw data obtained is downloaded, and reviewed by a qualified Sleep & Respiratory Physician.
3
A report is generated detailing obstructive and central sleep apnea events. This gives information on True Sleep & Sleep Staging.
Aggregate information from the WatchPAT ONE can diagnose sleep apnea with a high percentage of accuracy.
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