Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) is a common but serious sleep disorder where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. It occurs when the muscles at the back of the throat relax too much, causing the airway to narrow or collapse. When this happens, oxygen levels drop and the brain briefly wakes the body to restart breathing - often without you being aware of it.

These repeated interruptions can occur dozens or even hundreds of times per night, preventing deep, restorative sleep and placing significant stress on the body.

At ACP Sleep Clinic in Atwell, we help patients identify, diagnose and manage obstructive sleep apnoea through convenient at-home sleep studies and personalised treatment plans.

Many people are unaware they have sleep apnoea until a partner notices their symptoms. Common warning signs include:

• Loud, persistant snoring
• Pauses in breathing during sleep
• Choking or gasping overnight
• Morning headaches
• Waking feeling unrefreshed
• Excessive daytime sleepiness
• Poor concentration and irritability

If you are experiencing these symptoms, a professional sleep apnoea assessment may be recommended.

Sleep apnoea is more that just snoring. When left untreated, OSA increases the risk of:

• High blood pressure
• Heart disease
• Stroke
• Type 2 diabetes
• Weight gain
• Workplace incidents
• Motor vehicle accidents due to fatigue

Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment significantly reduce these long-term health risks.

Obstructive Sleep Apnoea is diagnosed through a sleep study, which measures breathing patterns, oxygen levels and the frequency of breathing interruptions. Results are calculated using the Apnoea-Hypopnoea Index (AHI) score.

At ACP Sleep Clinicn, located inside Atwell Community Pharmacy, we provide convenient at-home sleep studies in Atwell and surrounding suburbs, allowing you to complete your assessment comfortably in your own home.

The gold-standard treatment for moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnoea is CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) therapy. CPAP works by gently delivering air pressure through a mask to keep your airway open during sleep.

At ACP Sleep Clinic, we provide:

• CPAP and APAP machines (sale and hire)
• Professional mask fittings
• Ongoing equipment support
• Personalised guidance to improve comfort and compliance

With the right treatment, most patients experience improved sleep quality, increased energy levels and better long-term health outcomes.

ACP Sleep Clinic proudly supports patients across Atwell, Aubin Grove, Hammond Park, Success, Cockburn Central, Yangebup, Treeby, South Lake, Jandakot, Banjup, Beeliar and Stirling.

If you are concerned about snoring, daytime fatigure or possible sleep apnoea, early assessment can make a meaningful difference to your health and quality of life.

Take the first step toward better sleep!

Speak with our friendly team at ACP Sleep Clinic in Atwell to learn more about sleep apnoea testing and treatment options. We can provide information about obtaining a GP referral and guide you through the next steps.

Contact us today or visit us in-store to begin your journey toward healthier, more restful sleep.

Located inside Atwell Community Pharmacy Shop 12 Stargate Shopping Centre 129 Lydon Bvld Atwell WA 6164