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.
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
Failure to recognise obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is common and may reflect a lack of sleep-specific training for primary care clinicians, as well as a variety of other factors.
It is important to raise awareness and understanding of how to diagnose and manage this common condition in primary care.
