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Treatment for OSA

Untreated OSA results in disrupted sleep as the airway repeatedly narrows and collapses throughout the night which in turn leads to the related symptoms. (For more information on OSA visit www.OSAUK.org)

The main treatment option for obstructive sleep apnoea involves Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy which delivers air at required pressures throughout the night, preventing your airway from collapse, allowing you to maintain restful sleep. The pressure is delivered from a small, portable device beside your bed via a mask worn over the nose or nose and mouth as needed.

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You will only receive CPAP therapy following a recommendation by a physician. It is essential for patients to receive the correct education, advice and support when starting on CPAP to ensure you obtain maximum comfort, usage and control of your symptoms, allowing you to reclaim the quality of life you are used to. You may wish your GP to refer you to an NHS sleep unit, alternatively we can offer this service and will be happy to discuss your options with you.

If you choose the Centre for Healthy Sleep for your CPAP care, our team of experienced clinicians will take time during the consultation to assess your sleeping pattern, select the correct type and size of mask for you and allow you time to acclimatise to the treatment, with the reassurance of experts at hand. They will ensure you are comfortable and feel confident before you leave and that you have all the information you need for a successful start to your therapy.

We will provide telephone support to ensure you get the best from your treatment from the outset. We will arrange to review the data from your device after 4-6 weeks. This can be done remotely using datacard technology. We will be able to liaise with your doctor as needed to keep them informed of your progress.

We are also able to offer patients the opportunity to trial CPAP treatment on a rental scheme for the initial 4 week period, allowing you chance to adjust. This gives you time to check that this type of treatment works for you before purchasing the device. Rental is not offered on masks.

Please note all newly diagnosed patients will require a referral from a physician to commence CPAP treatment. Patients who have been diagnosed from outside the Centre for Healthy Sleep service will require a referral form from a doctor. Alternatively you can download the PDF Ref Form for your physician to sign; then call us to arrange a consultation for treatment set up.

Ongoing care of OSA patients

The Centre for Healthy Sleep team provides ongoing support to patients on CPAP therapy. You can contact the Centre for Healthy Sleep at anytime to discuss your treatment. Our experienced team of clinicians will be happy to support and advise you, to ensure you maintain the best possible outcomes from your treatment. If our team is unable to resolve the problem by phone, we will arrange a consultation, giving you the peace of mind that comes from receiving expert advice in person.

You can come back to the Centre for Healthy Sleep on an annual basis to have your treatment reviewed if you wish. This is an opportunity to confirm your treatment is working effectively with a review of the data from the device. We can check your mask fit, offer general advice and address any concerns. The data can be sent to your physician if required, to keep them informed of progress.

We also have a highly skilled and knowledgeable, clinically led customer care team - sleepVantage. This team is happy to advise on those questions you may have throughout the year and offer you support regarding your CPAP equipment, treatment and any spares you may require. They can also put you in touch with our technical department should the need arise.

At all stages during your screening, diagnosis and treatment, we are fully committed to offering the highest possible standards and delivering a service which follows Standards of Care Guidelines from professional bodies.We will also liaise with your sleep Physician and GP as required (with your permission of course).

Patients who come along to the Centre for Healthy Sleep on a private basis will be charged fees. The screening and diagnostic tests are charged separately and you may be able to claim against your private medical insurance for the tests and for any ongoing treatment you require.

To view the full ResMed product range, please take a look at the OSA treatment options on the ResMed website