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Our experienced team of pharmacists can get you booked in to do the at home apneas sleep test for only $149. It's painless and gives peace of mind.
Book Apnoea Assessment
Do you feel tired all day, even after a full night's sleep?
Do you snore loudly?
Do you wake up gasping for air?
If you experience one or more of these symptions, you may have sleep apnoea. Sleep apnoea is a serious sleep disorder that can cause a number of health problems, including heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, diabetes, and depression. It can also increase your risk of accidents, such as car crashes.
The good news is that sleep apnoea is treatable.
At Life Pharmacy Orewa we are ready to help you understand more about Sleep Apnoea and support you through your Sleep Apnoea journey.
- We offer sleep apnoea consultations with our pharmacists, who can help you choose the right treatment for your individual needs.
- At Life Pharmacy Orewa, We offer a $149 overnight sleep test that can diagnose sleep apnoea.
- Our pharmacists are experienced in helping people with sleep apnoea. They can answer your questions about treatment options and provide you with support and guidance throughout your treatment journey.
- We stock a range of great pharmacy Sleep Apnoea products that can help provide relief and improve your sleep and overall wellbeing.
If you are concerned that you may have sleep apnoea, please contact us to schedule a consultation. We'll get you set up for an overnight test with all the necessary equipment.
Book Apnoea AssessmentSleep Apnoea affects many of us
of people with high blood pressure have Obstructive Sleep Apnoea.
of people with type 2 diabetes have sleep apnoea
of people who are obese also have sleep aponea
TAKE THE SLEEP QUIZ
Are you at risk for Sleep Apnea? Take our quiz to find out.
The team at Life Pharmacy Orewa are available to help you get on top of sleep apnoea, and we are able to provide everything you need for an at-home test if needed.
How does the at-home sleep test work?
Sleep apnoea can be diagnosed with an overnight at-home sleep test called a ‘polysomnogram’ or ‘sleep study’.
For $99 you can hire the appropriate equipment from Life Pharmacy Orewa to perform the overnight test at home; the machine will monitor your blood oxygen levels, brain activity, heart rate, and breathing.
Book Apnoea AssessmentThe results are uploaded from the testing device and emailed to a sleep specialist (a doctor) who makes the diagnosis.
In some cases, you may be required to visit a sleep specialist for more tests.
Your Pharmacist at Life Pharmacy Orewa can also give you advice on managing the condition and making improvements to your sleep quality.
Sleep Apnoea FAQ
What are the signs of sleep apnoea?
- Daytime sleepiness
- Loud snoring
- Waking up abruptly short of breath
- Irritability
- Mood changes
If you are unsure if this could be you, take our online sleep test to determine if you are eligible for a overnight take home sleep test.
What is involved in a Sleep Apnoea test?
Our overnight home sleep test involves a device being attached to your body with sensors that monitor your sleep, breathing patterns, pulse oximetry and pauses in breathing. When you wake up in the morning simply turn the device off, remove the sensors and return the device to Life Pharmacy Orewa.
How long do I need to be asleep for?
You should wear the device all night. There needs to be a minimum of 4 hours of sleeping data in order to score your data correctly.
What happens if I wake up or get up during the home sleep test?
It’s absolutely fine to wake up and get up during the night wearing the home sleep test device. Continue wearing the device. There needs to be a minimum of 4 hours of sleeping data in order to score your data correctly.
Is the home sleep test safe?
Yes. The device uses the same sensors recommended by the AASM for in-lab studies. The device has 3 sensors:
- effort belt
- cannula
- oximeter
and a built-in body position sensor that provide seven channels of data:
- body position
- pressure flow
- snore
- respiratory effort
- SpO2
- pleth
- pulse rate
How long do the results take?
Allow 7 - 14 days for the results to come back from the sleep specialist and we will contact you immediately with the results.
Understanding Sleep Apnoea test results
One key indicator of sleep apnoea is the AHI (Apnoea Hypopnea Index) which is the number of apnoea recorded during the study per hour of sleep. Another key indicator is your oxygen saturation levels which shows the level of oxygen in your blood while you are asleep. A sleep apnoea trained team member will go through all of this information with you so that you understand exactly what the sleep test results mean.
Are the results a conclusive diagnosis?
Once you have completed a full night sleep of at least four hours, return the device to the pharmacy. A team member will download the data and send it to our sleep specialist doctors for review. Once the store receives your results, you will be contacted immediately to go through your report and to explain the results. If you have sleep apnoea, the results will explain the severity of your sleep apnoea and recommended treatment options. Usually treatment involves trialling or purchasing a CPAP machine, mask and accessories which will help you have a better night sleep and improve your quality of life.
Why do I have Sleep Apnoea?
There are a number of factors that increase the risk of developing sleep apnoea. These include:
- 1. Having a smaller or narrowed airway
- 2. Excessive weight
- 3. Smoking and alcohol
- 4. Ethnicity
- 5. Diabetes
- 6. Hypertension (high blood pressure)
