The brand-new CPAP Victoria – Werribee Clinic on Heaths Road
Joe Panella, Practice Manager and the Clinical Team at the brand new CPAP Victoria Clinic at 308 Heaths Rd, Hoppers Crossing have all the leading advice and solutions you could ever need.
We spoke to Joe recently and this is what he had to say;
“Snoring is often associated with Obstructive sleep apnoea. This is a common disorder that causes the airways to collapse or become blocked while you’re asleep. It can cause you to stop breathing for 20 to 30 seconds at a time, numerous times throughout the night,” said Joe.
“Untreated apnoea can increase the risk of a number of diseases, including high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, diabetes and some headache syndromes. Yet many people with sleep apnoea don’t know they have it”. Joe and the Clinical Team at CPAP in Hoppers Crossing have the highest levels of training to help you identify and treat Sleep Apnoea.
Could you have Sleep Apnoea? Watch out for these warning signs.
- You’re a Noisy Sleeper
Snoring, snorting or gasping: Noisy sleep is a warning sign that your upper airway might be obstructed. Not all snorers have apnoea, but the two often go hand-in-hand. As snoring gets louder, chances of having sleep apnoea are greater and greater.
“If you have apnoea, your bed partner might notice that the snores are punctuated by pauses in breathing. Those are apnoea episodes, and they can recur hundreds of times a night” observes Joe.
- You’re Restless During Sleep
People with apnoea often toss and turn and otherwise show signs of restless nighttime sleep. If you find yourself kicking, thrashing, jerking or waking up under a twisted pile of dishevelled sheets, apnoea might be a possible cause. When you’re struggling to breathe at night, your sleep becomes disrupted. Ileeping, you should learn when to talk to your doctor .
- You’re Always Tired
If you’re getting a full night of sleep but still feel tired all day, apnoea might be affecting the quality of your sleep. You might nod off when reading or in front of the TV. You might be more irritable, less productive and make more mistakes at work. Joe had the following to say about some possible serious side effects of Sleep Apnoea “You might even find yourself catching more colds, since poor quality sleep can interfere with the immune system. There are all kinds of spillovers from bad quality sleep into daytime activities”.
- You Fit the Profile
Joe emphasized that while lifestyle factors can influence the risk of sleep apnoea, it’s important to remember that obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) can affect people of all body types. “While being overweight can increase the likelihood of developing OSA, it is not the sole factor—both young men and women, regardless of their weight, can be at risk. Other factors, such as age, gender, and health conditions, can also contribute. Men are generally more likely to experience OSA, though the risk is still present for women.”
Joe goes on to say, “If you recognize any of these warning signs, talk to your doctor. He or she will probably recommend a sleep study. Sleep studies are done overnight in a specialized lab or, sometimes, in your own home. The sleep study is a way to characterize the breathing patterns while you’re asleep”.
If you or your partner have issues with snoring or disturbed sleep, please get in touch with the team at CPAP in Hoppers Crossing. They will be happy to help you identify and address any issues you have.
Call us on 1300 750 006 or visit us at www.cpapvictoria.com.au
At CPAP Victoria – Werribee we have a wide range of CPAP equipment, combined with clinically trained consultants ready to handle any problem. We also handle CPAP Trials, where patients can get a feel for CPAP Therapy and be assisted in a 5 appointment based month long hire of a CPAP Device to help adapt to therapy. Throughout the month you will be exposed to different machines, masks and settings to tailor the CPAP experience to you.
We offer Machine and Mask return policies combined with the technical know-how of our consultants that can give you peace of mind when trying out new CPAP equipment. We ship Australia Wide and are located in Heaths Road and 14 other locations around Australia to purchase in person. We stock the full range of market-leading sleep apnoea masks including Nasal Masks, Nasal Pillows Masks, Under-The-Nose Masks and Full-Face Masks.
Call CPAP Victoria – Werribee on 1300 750 006,
email info@cpapvictoria.com.au
or visit us at www.cpapvictoria.com.au
