Real Results
Our goal is to improve quality of life of thousands of everyday Australians living with sleep apnoea.
Marlin Coast Amcal Sleep Program Cairns
What Makes us Different?
Discreet Sleep Testing at home
No GP referral required
No waitlist
Dedicated Local Qualified CPAP Specialists
Family Owned & Operated since 1984
Ongoing Support 7 Days
DVA Supplier
How it works
A good night’s sleep should be possible for everyone
At Home Testing
No Referrals
Dedicated Consultant
Tailored CPAP Trial
Ongoing Support
At Home Testing
Patients wear a Philips Alice NightOne diagnostic device overnight in the comfort of their home. The device is extremely simple to use and can be put on in just a few minutes.
No Waitlists or Referrals
The program is a simple, quick and easy process. Patients can get screened for Sleep Apnoea and set up for sleep testing while they are already in store picking up a script.
Dedicated Consultant
Our Cairns based sleep specialist Caroline has been part of our team since 2012, looking after our customers with sleep apnoea and snoring concerns. She originally moved from the UK 25 years ago, and has been passionate in helping patients get the sleep they need. Caroline prides herself on making sleep your best experience, and can help you get the most out of your therapy and improve your quality of life.
Tailored CPAP Trial
In consultation with your GP, We can start a trial were you can begin your therapy in the comfort of your home. We will review your progress and discuss with you strategies to help optimise your CPAP comfort. Then at the end of the trial we will gather our reporting data and discuss your options.
Ongoing Support
For the duration of the testing, trial and beyond. We are available for additional support and guidance 7 days a week.
What is Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)?
Understand how OSA affects a person and learn how to recognise the most common symptoms
OSA is a largely undiagnosed sleep disorder where a person’s upper airway repeatedly collapses during sleep causing them to stop breathing for a period of 10 seconds or longer. A person’s level of OSA is measured by the number of sleep interruptions per hour using the Apnoea Hypopnea Index (AHI) or the Respiratory event Index (REI).
Did you know that 1.8m Australians have a sleep disorder and that OSA causes sleep apnoea symptoms in over 10% of the adult population?
OSA-affected Australians can be grouped into two categories:
1. Undiagnosed patients
80% of the Australians affected by OSA are undiagnosed. How many of these patients could be visiting your pharmacy daily?
- 58% of people with Type 2 Diabetes have OSA
- 77% of people that are obese have OSA
- 85% of people with hypertension who take blood pressure medication have OSA
- 30% of people taking anti-depressants have OSA
2. Diagnosed patients
An estimated 300,000 patients in Australia are already using a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine. On average, these people need to renew masks every 18 months and machines every three years depending on the brand chosen.
Extending your pharmacy offerings to include a dedicated sleep apnoea program and equipment range means that pharmacies can increase their patients’ quality of life, and address sleep apnoea symptoms.
OSA is a largely undiagnosed sleep disorder where a person’s upper airway repeatedly collapses during sleep causing them to stop breathing for a period of 10 seconds or longer. A person’s level of OSA is measured by the number of sleep interruptions per hour using the Apnoea Hypopnea Index (AHI) or the Respiratory event Index (REI).
Did you know that 1.8m Australians have a sleep disorder and that OSA causes sleep apnoea symptoms in over 10% of the adult population?
OSA-affected Australians can be grouped into two categories:
1. Undiagnosed patients
80% of the Australians affected by OSA are undiagnosed. How many of these patients could be visiting your pharmacy daily?
- 58% of people with Type 2 Diabetes have OSA
- 77% of people that are obese have OSA
- 85% of people with hypertension who take blood pressure medication have OSA
- 30% of people taking anti-depressants have OSA
2. Diagnosed patients
An estimated 300,000 patients in Australia are already using a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine. On average, these people need to renew masks every 18 months and machines every three years depending on the brand chosen.
Extending your pharmacy offerings to include a dedicated sleep apnoea program and equipment range means that pharmacies can increase their patients’ quality of life, and address sleep apnoea symptoms.
The most effective OSA treatment
Once a patient has been diagnosed with sleep apnoea, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) is the recommended treatment. A CPAP machine prevents a patient’s upper airway from collapsing during sleep by providing a flow of air through the nose and/or mouth using a specialised mask.
CPAP masks
The mask is a crucial aspect of CPAP therapy. There are three types of CPAP masks:
Nasal – fits over the nose, covering the areas from the bridge of the nose down to the upper lip. Ideal for users who breathe strictly through their noses.
Nasal pillow (nasal direct and under the nose) – smallest of the CPAP masks, resting on the user’s upper lip as it blows pressurized air through two soft nasal tubes that insert into the nostrils creating a seal around the base of the nostrils, and is secured by straps that go around the head.
Full face – covering the nose and mouth these masks are ideal for mouth-breathers and those that haven’t worked well with the nasal mask/chinstrap combination.
The unique needs of each patient will influence which mask will be most suitable.
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Shop 1-2 Campus Shopping Village Cnr McGregor Rd and, Captain Cook Highway, Smithfield QLD 4878
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Opening Hours: Monday- Sunday 8:00am - 8:00pm
Phone: (07) 4057 8944
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