CPAP Therapy

Happy World Sleep Day! It’s the time of year when we reflect on why sleep is crucial for our body, mind, and overall well-being. But let’s be real – many of us aren’t getting the sleep we need. According to the latest sleep health survey, 41% of Australians don’t get enough sleep, 35% wake up feeling tired and 23% take more than half an hour to fall asleep.1 It’s clear then that many of us could all be doing better when it comes to prioritising rest.

March is World Sleep Awareness Month, and there’s no better time to talk about the importance of getting a good night’s sleep. Many Australians report poor sleep on a regular basis, and blame it on a variety of reasons including work, finances, relationship, children and their age. Quite often, there is an underlying sleep disorder that should be investigated.

When it’s time for bed, what position do you snuggle into for sleep? Everyone has a go-to flop, whether it’s sprawled out on your stomach or curled up on your side. But did you know your sleep position can make or break your sleep quality, especially if you have a condition like sleep apnea?

Dating or in a new relationship? Our latest blog shares simple tips on how to talk about CPAP with a new love interest. Because a little mask isn’t a dealbreaker but snoring and exhaustion might be!

When commencing Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) treatment, it is important to choose the right CPAP mask for you. CPAP masks, like faces, come in all shapes and sizes, and it can often be confusing to know which mask will suit you best Without the right CPAP mask, this can impact treatment efficacy (i.e. CPAP mask leakage, CPAP machine usage and Apnoea Hypopnoea Index), as well as general comfort with treatment.

All people should use CPAP - here’s why

Maintaining a good hygiene routine will ensure the proper upkeep of your CPAP equipment which allows you to get the best possible therapy for your sleep apnoea.