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Partial or obstructive sleep apnoea/sleep apnea is a treatable condition that is caused by a folding or collapse of the airways during sleep. It can cause the sufferer to snore and stop breathing for a short period of time, which may also disrupt the sufferer’s partner, or even members of the household in other bedrooms. On top of this, the sufferer may also suffer from drowsiness or grumpiness due to poor quality of sleep. Needless to say, this can severely impact on the sufferer’s quality of life, as well as their safety when driving or operating machinery. SLEEP APNEA OR SLEEP APNOEA? The short answer is that both mean the same thing. The two aren’t different conditions, as some people believe; sleep apnoea is the spelling most commonly used in the UK and Europe, while the US often omits the ‘O’. In Australia, both terms are equally acceptable, with various organisations using both spellings interchangeably. It can cause some confusion when it comes to searching the internet for information or advice, but just keep it in mind and it won’t be an issue. Use whichever term you feel comfortable with (or can remember to spell!). WHAT’S THE TREATMENT FOR SLEEP APNOEA? The treatment for sleep apnoea/sleep apnea depends on the severity. More mild symptoms may be relieved through weight loss, changes in sleeping positions, and the use of oral devices designed to maintain the airways in an open position. For those with more severe symptoms, devices such as a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, or CPAP. CPAP machines help those with sleep apnoea by gently forcing air into the person’s airways, helping to keep them open. Many companies can manufacture custom-fitted masks to ensure that sleep apnoea sufferers can sleep as comfortably as possible. WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU HAVE SLEEP APNEA SYMPTOMS? If you think you might have sleep apnoea, the first step is to talk to your doctor. You and your GP will be able to discuss your symptoms, your lifestyle and which treatment options are right for you. In some cases, losing weight and avoiding substances such as alcohol or sleeping pills may be enough to end your sleep apnoea for good. If your doctor believes that there may be a problem, they will refer you for a sleep study – where your sleep will be measured and recommendations made. For more information about OSA, or details on how to get your own custom-fit CPAP mask, visit ApneaSeal.

Air Liquide Healthcare invited ApneaSeal to share their booth and strengthen our partnership at the Sleep DownUnder 2017 conference in Auckland New Zealand (26-28 October 2017). Air Liquide Healthcare is a leading sleep, respiratory care, and medical gas provider with a focus to provide innovative solutions to the market. And with the help of ApneaSeal and their point of sale Nose Studio(TM), a fast facial scanner, and ApneaSeal’s intelligent conversion of 20,000 facial data points, can design an innovative mask that has no sizes, recognising every individual shouldn’t be a compromise. ApneaSeal is manufactured with the latest 3D printing technology, providing consistent and accurate mask interfaces that are specifically “made for you”.

Once again we will be attending Sleep Down Under 2017 Scientific Meeting of the Australasian Sleep Association (ASA) and Australasian Sleep Technologists Association (ASTA), at the SkyCity Convention Centre in Auckland October 25-28. We look forward to seeing you there!

ApneaSeal’s latest Nose Studios were launched in Melbourne in September 2017. We are pleased to announce a new Nose Studio at Air Liquide Healthcare’s Richmond office, where sleep professionals Mary and Beverley are pictured; And a second Nose Studio in Melbourne located with Madan and Manik at the Essendon Air Liquide Healthcare/Healthy Sleep Solutions office (pictured below). That brings ApneaSeal’s total national reach to 11 sites across most major Australian capital cities. For more information, click on the “Contact Us” link at the bottom of this page. ApneaSeal – Made for You.   Enquiries can be made at www.apneaseal.com.au

Healthy Sleep Solutions Sunshine Coast (a division of Air Liquide Healthcare) and  Air Liquide Healthcare sites in both Brisbane and Gold Coast opened their doors in the last month to station new Nose Studio’s bringing ApneaSeal’s customised CPAP mask technology to the Queensland market. “We are delighted by the ability to bring our own technology through such experienced partners in the CPAP sleep services industry”, Sales & Marketing Director, Gerry Mahony stated.   For more information visit www.apneaseal.com.au  

Healthy Sleep Solutions (a division of Air Liquide Healthcare) Perth were welcomed by Bespoke Medical Innovations CEO Darren Churchill to ‘handover’ and commission a brand-new Nose Studio®, part of a new and innovative customised CPAP therapy mask called ApneaSeal. Jeff Vaughan (Regional Business Manager – Vic, Tas, SA, WA and NT) stated “… we are thrilled to have available to us a new and unique product aimed at improving CPAP compliance”.  ApneaSeal is individually designed and manufactured based on a series of images taken of the patient’s nose and surrounding areas that captures over 20,000 data points. This unique and patent-pending face mapping technology allows the scientists at ApneaSeal to create a fully customised solution for each individual.

ApneaSeal’s unique and patent-pending technology including a revolutionary fast and simple facial imaging device, the Nose Studio® is now available at a third NSW site. ApneaSeal’s alliance with multi-national Air Liquide Healthcare and Healthy Sleep Solutions (with key focus on diagnostics and patient compliance) provides a turnkey solution for patients who seek one of the lightest-touch facial masks, made possible using state of the art technology including 3D printing of a CPAP mask made specific to individual patients – no more stocking of numerous compromised mask sizes.  Bespoke Medical Innovations is delighted to pilot this exciting new program with Air Liquide Healthcare and looking forward to building a successful business relationship whilst providing patients the best care whether they have not found an optimal CPAP mask, or whether they are simply seeking the best fitting mask from their start of therapy. Enquiries can be made at www.apneaseal.com.au

We were recently interviewed by Chris Smith on 2GB in their Health & Nutrition program.

A recent presentation on Ben Fordham’s show on Radio 2GB in Sydney.

We recently spoke with Tim Webster on radio station 2UE.