If you’ve been told you snore loudly, wake up tired despite a full night’s sleep, or feel excessively sleepy during the day, you might be one of the many people living with undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). The good news? Diagnosing sleep apnoea is now easier than ever, with home-based sleep studies available through our clinic.
What Is Obstructive Sleep Apnoea?
OSA is a common sleep disorder where the airway repeatedly becomes blocked during sleep, reducing or completely stopping airflow. This leads to fragmented sleep and a drop in blood oxygen levels. Over time, untreated OSA can contribute to serious health issues like high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and depression.
Why You Shouldn’t Delay Testing
Many people live with OSA for years before getting diagnosed. Symptoms are often dismissed as “normal tiredness” or blamed on a busy lifestyle. But ignoring the signs of sleep apnoea can put your health at risk and affect your quality of life. That’s why early diagnosis is key.
Home Sleep Studies: A Convenient Alternative to Hospital-Based Testing
At Gold Coast Lung & Sleep Clinic, we make sleep apnoea diagnosis simple, accessible, and stress-free with our home-based sleep study service. Here’s why patients prefer it:
- Comfort of your own bed: No need to stay overnight in a hospital or sleep lab.
- Fast turnaround: Most patients are tested within days, with results and specialist follow-up arranged promptly.
- Medicare rebate available: Eligible patients can access home-based testing with minimal out-of-pocket cost.
- High-quality equipment: We use industry-approved diagnostic devices that record breathing, oxygen levels, heart rate, and sleep patterns.
How It Works
- Initial Consultation: Our sleep team assesses your symptoms and risk factors using validated tools like the GPSS (General Practice Sleep Scale).
- Sleep Study Setup: You’ll receive a portable sleep study kit and instructions on how to use it at home. The setup is simple and non-invasive.
- Data Analysis: After your study, the device is returned to our clinic and the data is analysed by a qualified sleep physician.
- Results & Next Steps: We review your results with you and, if sleep apnoea is confirmed, we discuss treatment options tailored to your lifestyle and health needs.
Take the First Step Toward Better Sleep
Don’t let snoring or fatigue rule your life. If you or a loved one may be suffering from sleep apnoea, a simple overnight test at home could be the turning point.
Call us today or book online to schedule your home sleep study. At Gold Coast Lung & Sleep Clinic, diagnosing sleep apnoea has never been easier.
