sleep apnoea
Excessive daytime sleepiness
By understanding the underlying causes of excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), its presentation and the management options available, pharmacists can provide the most appropriate counselling and advice. By Jala Moushi, BPharm(Hons), …
To sleep perchance to stop breathing: sleep apnoea
Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a condition that pharmacists will commonly encounter; given the current level of under-diagnoses, there is a key role for pharmacists in recognising symptoms and facilitating …
Asthma and sleep
Asthma, sleep and sleep disorders appear to have complex, but significant relationships, particularly among people with severe asthma. By Debbie Rigby, advanced practice pharmacist Learning Objectives After completing this activity, …
Aussies in the dark about poor sleep
Most Australians suffer broken sleep – and 62% are ignoring “critical” signs that poor sleep could signify a serious problem, says Amcal The 2019 Sleep Health Survey, conducted by Amcal, …
Sleep service a success
Amcal and Guardian pharmacies have hailed the first six months of their national sleep apnoea program a success The announcement follows a significant lift in program uptake and specialist referrals. …
Health Check: is snoring anything to worry about?
There’s nothing quite like the sound of snoring as the ultimate sleep interrupter, writes Jason Amatoury Jason Amatoury, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Biomedical Engineer, Upper Airway Physiologist, Neuroscience Research Australia There’s nothing …