Sleep Apnoea – Information for Patients
How the information on our site can help you
Just listen – do you or your partner sound like this when asleep? Click on the link below.
If so, you may well have obstructive sleep apnoea
If you think you may have Sleep Apnoea take a look at our Patient Information Sheet. You can download and print this document and take it with you to your GP if it helps.
We also publish a range of informative leaflets, which can easily be downloaded. They are also available as A4 Patient Information sheets for simple home printing. Follow this link:
If you are awaiting a Sleep Study to confirm diagnosis of Sleep Apnoea or have been newly diagnosed, the information on these pages will help you understand the diagnostic process and treatment. It does not replace the guidance and advice you should seek from your Medical Professional. The Glossary of Terms may help you understand some of the words that may be used
There is also information on how Sleep Apnoea can affect your ability and eligibility to drive. The authority on driving in the UK is the DVLA whose website should always be consulted for the latest position.
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Frequently Asked Questions |
Diagnosis of Sleep Apnoea |
Treatment of Sleep Apnoea |
Nocturnal Hypoventilation Syndrome |
Glossary of Terms |