We help you to manage your sleep condition with ease and convenience. Operating from a local sleep clinic near you, our consultants will first arrange an appointment to ascertain what type of CPAP machine best fits your needs and budget.

People requiring CPAP therapy are first diagnosed with a sleep disorder by a GP following a sleep study which measures periods of oxygen deprivation as well as your regular breath while sleeping. Our clinicians will help you to find the right kind of machine for your individual needs as they are available in different types, with different kinds of accessories such as full face masks and travel sizes such as portable machines that can be easily taken on holidays.

We carry both second-hand CPAP equipment and machines as well as new machines. We also carry replacement parts and can regularly service or repair your machine. As we operate across the country this means that you can even take your CPAP machine to another clinic for service or repair, helping you achieve the best travel experience and maintain the secure knowledge that all of your sleeping needs are still taken care of, no matter how new you are to your treatment.

This broader choice for our patients allows us to cater to all kinds of budgets and needs. You will find brand new machines for sale as well as machines available for rent. This is particularly useful for people seeking to check which machine works best for them by allowing them to lease different kinds of machines first.

What is CPAP Treatment?

CPAP, otherwise known as continuous positive airway pressure, is the gold standard for treating Obstructive Sleep Apnoea. By gently blowing air into the nasal passages, CPAP keeps the airways open, eliminating snoring and allowing the user to breathe more easily while sleeping.

When it comes to CPAP in Australia, The CPAP Clinic offers patients with a tailored solution to their individual needs. By having all the brands under one roof, we are better able to give patients independent advice. The CPAP Clinic appreciates the importance of choice, and that is why we also carry quality second-hand CPAP machines and masks. We are firm believers that good sleep health should be accessible to everyone. People who rely on CPAP machines to help them sleep, trust us for our knowledge and expertise in this area. Whether it is your first time shopping for CPAP equipment, or you are a long-time user, our CPAP Consultants will be happy to help guide you in choosing the most appropriate equipment to meet your needs.

We are highly knowledgeable about the products we sell and can answer any questions you may have. We operate independently from the manufacturers of our CPAP equipment, so you can be rest assured that we will always give you our honest opinion of the products, uninfluenced by the agendas of the product makers.

For CPAP in Australia, The CPAP Clinic should be your first call. Get in touch with us today on 1300 762 939 to learn more about our products.

What is a CPAP Machine?

CPAP Machines, or Continuous Positive Airway Pressure machines, are machines designed to assist individuals experiencing symptoms related to obstructive sleep apnoea. The CPAP Machine assists sleep apnoea sufferers by regulating their breathing patterns during sleep and helping to maintain oxygen flow. The result is a more restful sleep and the minimisation of obstructive breaths, reducing additional health risks and issues which may result of your sleep condition.

Our consultants will be able to explain exactly what type of equipment you need to get the most restful sleep and how it all works. This will include things like pressure range settings, humidifier settings, and the difference between Automatic Variable Pressure and Fixed Pressure machines.

How does a CPAP machine help you sleep?

CPAP Machines differ between type, offering slightly different ways of achieving the same result – restful, healthy sleep. They deliver direct, ongoing pressure through a CPAP mask worn over your airways during sleep. These can be full face masks or masks which only partially cover your face. There is also another, similar, form of breathing therapy known as BiPAP which your consultant can go into with more detail during your consultation. Understanding the difference between CPAP and BiPAP will be closely related to the machine you inevitably choose to manage your condition.

Can I buy a CPAP machine without a doctor?

The short answer is no. It is important to seek the services of your GP if you suspect that you may suffer from a sleep condition, and undergo a sleep study before you purchase a CPAP machine in an effort to treat it. The purpose of the study is not only to ensure that you have sleep apnoea but it is also to observe your current sleeping and breathing, and find which type of pressure you will need to manage your condition. Our consultant can go through your study results in detail with you, explaining what they mean and answer any questions about your ongoing treatment that you might have. You may even elect a care package including ongoing support.

Our care packages include a range of types which will help you get the most from your new CPAP machine and equipment. You can arrange ongoing appointments with your local CPAP consultant to keep on top of your recovery progress. Call us today to arrange your first consultation at a CPAP Clinic near you.

Can sleep apnoea kill me?

Sleep apnoea is a sleep condition which affects your air intake while asleep. The first, and most common, symptom of this condition is snoring. As you are asleep, you may not even know that you are suffering from sleep apnoea. Often it is a person’s partner who draws their attention to breathing irregularities while they are asleep. Other symptoms of this condition can also include:

• Tiredness
• Poor concentration
• Headaches
• Weigh gain
• Forgetfulness
• Irritability

Essentially, without proper sleep your body is not able to fully recover from each day and this, in turn, affects many other of the body’s essential symptoms. People who suffer from sleep apnoea are therefore at higher risks of greater health problems which can also include sudden cardiac arrest.

The symptoms of this condition, however, share those of many other conditions so it is imperative that you undertake a full consultation with your local doctor and a sleep study to ensure that a diagnosis of sleep apnoea is actually appropriate for your condition. You may wish to try to eliminate some of your other symptoms by evaluating your sleeping patterns, diet and exercise regimes first. If you feel that your symptoms are not improving then it might be time to seek further medical advice.

Once you have a diagnosis then you can begin to look at options for managing and improving your condition. With a CPAP machine and a consultant from our clinic, you will immediately begin to notice the effects of your treatment. You will experience more restful and deeper sleeps, uninterrupted by breath shortages or constant waking throughout the night.

An official diagnosis will also determine which type of condition you actually have. There are two different types of sleep apnoea – OSA, or Obstrubtive Sleep Apnoea, and Central Sleep Apnoea. You may even experience a combination of both of these conditions.

OSA is the most common type of condition and occurs when a blockage in the upper airway limits the amount of air going to your lungs while you sleep. The blockage may result of a number of things including the structure of your nose and jaw, the weight of your neck, the muscles around your airways, tonsillitis, etc. Central Sleep Apnoea differs in that there is no blockage but actually a lack of signals between the brain and the rest of your body resulting in pauses in automated breathing. Often people with this kind of rarer apnoea condition do not actually snore so it is harder to recognise.

Contact us today to begin your steps toward a better night’s sleep and getting back to your old self.