What Should I Do if I think I have Sleep Apnoea?

People who snore do not always have Sleep Apnoea and vice versa, however, if you have excessive daytime sleepiness or any of the other related symptoms, you should seek medical advice.

If you think you might have Sleep Apnoea, take the sleep test now. Print out your results and take them with you to discuss with your GP.

Click here to download our 'Do You Snore? brochure.

Alternatively, you can also request a hard copy brochure for more information.

Your GP may refer you to a specialist sleep consultant or centre for a diagnostic test. This may involve an overnight stay, but sleep studies can often now be carried out in your own home.

Sleep studies are simple and non-invasive tests, they involve monitoring your breathing and oxygen levels whilst you sleep, some centres use more complex equipment which may involve additional channels being monitored such as heart rate.

If you are in doubt about your symptoms, and would like to see if you may be suffering from snoring and related Sleep Apnoea, you can take a simple test in your own home using a small portable device to measure your breathing and oxygen level. Click here for more information.