How
would you describe your sleep? Are you able to enjoy a proper night’s sleep?
Are you tiered during the day?
Many people suffer sleep apnoea
but are either unaware of the problem or have not addressed it. Sleep apnoea
occurs when your airway collapses during sleep, disturbing your ability to get
quality regenerative sleep. It is possible to identify this condition and to
seek assistance. Many would not realise, but it is possible to seek help at
your local pharmacy. In Geelong there are pharmacies that offer sleep testing,
which can aid you in identifying and addressing sleep apnoea.
Symptoms of sleep apnoea include:
• Impotence and a reduced libido
• Difficulty concentrating
• Tiredness, fatigue and sleepiness
• Mood swings and irritability
Symptoms of sleep apnoea during
the night include:
• Loud snoring
• Gasping for air
• Disturbed sleep
• Pauses in breathing
• Frequent visits to the toilet
It is encouraged that you speak
to your pharmacist who can assist you in an ‘At Home Sleep Study’ to test the
quality of your sleep and assess if you’re suffering sleep apnoea.
There can be severe long-term
issues as a result of sleep apnoea such as Type 2 diabetes, abnormal heart
rhythm, stroke, chronic pain and heart failure.
To learn more about sleep
testing in Geelong, visit
http://www.communitycarechemist.com.au/category/sleep-apnoea
