A GP guide to obstructive sleep apnoea

GPs are ideally placed to play a greater role in managing patients with sleep disorders, but there are multiple barriers.
Professor Robert Adams Dr Emer Van Ryswyk Associate Professor Andrew Vakulin Dr Nicole Lovato Associate Professor Stijn Soenen
CPAP

Obstructive sleep apnoea is a common chronic condition that is associated with increased risk for multiple adverse effects. 

It often goes unrecognised and undiagnosed, which contributes to very significant health, economic and safety costs.1-4