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How to Clean a CPAP Machine: A Step-by-Step Guide from a Sleep Clinic
Medically reviewed by Dr Miriam Vassallo MD MRCP FRACP, respiratory and sleep physician, Breathe Well — 23 September 2026 A CPAP machine works by pushing air from your bedroom, through a humidifier, along a hose and into your airway for the whole night. Everything that air touches on the way is worth keeping clean. Done
Read moreSnoring or Sleep Apnoea? How to Tell the Difference
Medically reviewed by Dr Miriam Vassallo MD MRCP FRACP, respiratory and sleep physician, Breathe Well — 9 September 2026 Most people who snore do not have sleep apnoea. But almost everyone who has obstructive sleep apnoea snores — and the difference between the two matters, because one is a social nuisance and the other is
Read moreWhat Your OSA-50 Score Means
Medically reviewed by Dr Miriam Vassallo MD MRCP FRACP, respiratory and sleep physician, Breathe Well — 9 September 2026 If you have just filled in the OSA-50 questionnaire and are looking at a number between 0 and 10, this page explains what it means — and, more usefully, what to do about it. The short
Read moreWhat can help with me with Airway clearance and maintaining optimal lung health?
Our clinic sells the Airphysio Device which assists with mucus clearance and optimises lung function. The Airphysio device is suitable for all ages and can be used for various lung conditions, it uses a positive oscillating expiratory pressure mechanism to allow mucus detachment from your airway walls which then is released with the help of
Read moreAre E-Cigarettes or Vaping Harmful?
Yes. E-cigarettes state they do not have any nicotine in them, however many of them do. They also have many chemicals that can cause damage to your lungs and in some cases irreversible damage. So when you substitute your cigarette for an E-cigarette, talk to a specialist. The effects of E-cigarettes are slowly being released
Read moreWhy is lung function testing important when I visit the specialist?
If you are coming in to our clinic for the first time we routinely book patients in for lung function testing depending on their symptoms and referrals. These tests are imperative as they will assist the Specialist in diagnosis and may also suggest a course of therapy or the effectiveness of medications you are on.
Read moreWhat is an Airphysio?
What is an Airphysio? When you see a Respiratory Specialist, GP or are experiencing mucus build up in your airways, this device can help with airway clearance. It is very simple to use and can help bring up mucus from your airways allowing you to breathe easier. Our clinic has these readily available for sale
Read moreWhat is ‘FeNO’ Testing?
FeNO stands for Fraction exhaled Nitric Oxide. This test is a short test that measures inflammation present in the airways. Nitric oxide is produced in the airways as part of the inflammatory response to airway disease that may be present in the lungs. Therefore, if you have Asthma or are coming in for a long
Read moreCOVID19 & ASTHMA
What is coronavirus (COVID 19)? Coronaviruses are a family of viruses which can lead to people developing common colds and other upper respiratory tract infections when infected. COVID 19 is a kind of coronavirus which is causing people to develop much more severe illnesses than other coronaviruses. What are the symptoms of COVID19? The most
Read moreCPAP use during COVID 19 pandemic
Overview: The COVID19 virus is mainly spread from the aerolisation of respiratory droplets from patients that are infected, therefore it is a highly contagious virus. It is a difficult time and many long term and short term CPAP users may have questions regarding the device use and the current state of the pandemic. We have
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