Central Coast Home & Lifestyle Spring 2023

Snore no More U nleash the Power of Restful Sleep.’ Sleep is the pillar of health, impacting our physical, emotional, and psychological wellbeing. Often patients with undiagnosed sleep apnea do not realise they are not getting the quality of sleep required to function effectively. Correlating with comorbidities like obesity, it is not surprising that sleep apnea is on the rise in Australia. Sleep Apnea affects both men and women however, recent research suggests that up to 49% of men in the 40–69-year-old category may be affected. “Patients may complain about feeling constantly tired but it’s not until their cranky partner demands they do something about the incessant snoring that they take action. If only they knew how good they will feel after CPAP therapy and a good night’s sleep,” comments Bryce Perron, Managing Director of CPAP Direct and Sleep Testing Australia. Australian Cricket legend, Merv Hughes was diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea and stopped breathing on average 76 times per hour. After 25 years of snoring, he now breathes easy at night and sleeps silently. Merv

is CPAP Direct’s brand ambassador and strongly advocates a positive customer experience. “The CPAP Direct staff just made it so easy and a really pleasant experience; they are so knowledgeable and experienced with an answer for all of my questions, no matter how stupid they may seem.” With 120 highly trained and accredited staff across their 20 stores across the country, CPAP Direct is fully dedicated to providing 5-star service and exceptional results. The company offers house call services for veterans, NDIS, and home

care package patients, in addition to a range of affordable options for diagnosis and treatment for the public. Regardless of if you’re an existing CPAP user or someone who would like some advice on how to take the next step, you can take the first step by visiting cpap.com.au or emailing support@cpap.com.au Source: Chamara Visanka Senaratna, et al. 'Sleep apnoea in Australian men: disease burden, co-morbidities, and correlates from the Australian longitudinal study on male health' https:// www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5103243/

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