Smart watches have emerged in recent years as useful tools for, among other things, tracking health data and sleep in particular. Most smart watches on the market claim to be able to track sleep stages and quality of sleep, while others also track blood oxygen saturation which is used to detect likely sleep apnoea. But […]
You’ve completed your sleep study with Home Sleep, had the consultation where the sleep scientist has shown you the data and explained the results but by the time you get home with the report, you’ve forgotten half of what was said. Now you’re looking at a bunch of numbers that you’re not sure what to […]
There are only two main types of CPAP masks – full face masks and nasal masks. CPAP masks can be made of silicon or memory foam. The memory foam masks are much more comfortable, softer on the skin, seal much better regardless of how much you move around, and less likely to leave red marks on […]
CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) is the best treatment for sleep-disordered breathing, including sleep apnoea and snoring. It involves sleeping with a mask over the nose (or nose and mouth) which has a constant pressure of air being pumped through to the upper airway, acting as a splint to hold the throat open and allow for normal […]
Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), which includes and is often referred to as sleep apnea, is very common among adult populations. The HypnoLaus study conducted in Switzerland in 2015 looked at polysomnography (sleep study) data from 2121 people over 40 years old, equally split between male and female and found the prevalence of moderate to severe SDB […]
Has it ever happened to you or a loved one that you fell asleep at the steering wheel? This is something Sydney nurse Fran Boyer experienced until she rammed her car into the railings when she fell asleep while driving back home. Fran Boyer’s case isn’t an isolated incident where the people have dozed off […]
The Epworth Sleepiness Scale helps you determine if you possibly suffer from a sleep disorder and its severity. This scale was developed in 1991 by Dr. Murray Johns right here in Melbourne.
Our sleep questionnaire assesses your sleepiness along with some common risks and symptoms to determine your likelihood of a sleep related issue. Complete the questionnaire now and find out if you require a diagnostic sleep study.
