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Sleep Apnoea

The average person visits a community pharmacy 18 times per year which enables us to regularly identify, screen, test, diagnose and treat customers for any obstructive sleep apnoea and maintain ongoing support and medical attention. 

What is Sleep Apnoea? 

Sleep Apnoea is a sleep disorder commonly associated with loud snoring, choking and excessive daytime sleepiness. There are two main types of Sleep Apnoea: 

Obstructive Sleep Apnoea: This is the most common type of sleep apnoea occuring when the muscles in the back of the throat relax. When the muscles relax, the airway narrows or closes during inhalation, lowering the level of oxygen in the blood. When the brain senses this, sufferers are roused from sleep to reopen the airway. This awakening is usually so brief that it isn't consciously remembered, but it can lead to highly fragmented sleep. 

Central Sleep Apnoea: This occurs when the brain fails to transmit signals to the breathing muscles. Common symptoms include waking up with shortness of breath or headaches.  

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Moorebank Day & Night Pharmacy

Moorebank Day & Night Pharmacy is a late night pharmacy located in the friendly Moorebank Shopping Village. We offer a range of services and products to cater to each household and the whole family.