‘Snore no more says CPAP Direct’s brand ambassador Merv Hughes’
SLEEP is the pillar of health, impacting our physical, emotional, and psychological wellbeing, but often patients with undiagnosed sleep apnoea do not realise they are not getting the quality of sleep required to function effectively.
Correlating with comorbidities like obesity, it is not surprising that sleep apnoea is on the rise in Australia. Sleep apnoea affects both men and women; however, recent research suggests that up to 49% of men in the 40-69 year old age category may be affected.
“Patients may complain about feeling constantly tired, but it’s not until their cranky partner demands they do something about the incessant snoring that they take action. If only they knew how good they will feel after CPAP therapy and a good night’s sleep,” comments Bryce Perron, Managing Director of CPAP Direct and Sleep Testing Australia.
This starts with an affordable ‘in home’ sleep test to assess the severity of the problem and then moving onto a CPAP trial, purchase and ongoing support. This process makes the patient’s journey holistic, affordable and easy.
Australian Cricket legend, Merv Hughes, was diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnoea and stopped breathing on average 76 times per hour. After 25 years of snoring, he now breathes easy at night and sleeps silently. Merv is CPAP Direct’s brand ambassador and strongly advocates a positive customer experience.
“The CPAP Direct staff just made it so easy and a really pleasant experience. They are so knowledgeable and experienced with an answer for all of my questions, no matter how stupid they may seem.”
Mr Perron goes on to say, “We have 120 highly trained and accredited CPAP Direct staff across the business nationally including pharmacists, sleep technicians, sleep scientists and nurses. I wanted the entire team to have firsthand experience of wearing a CPAP mask, so it is mandated that all staff take home and use the different CPAP masks and machines. We have found that it provides great insight into the patient experience and encourages empathy and understanding.”
All 20 stores across Australia are totally focused on providing a 5 star service and helping their patients achieve the best result.
CPAP Direct offer a range of services, this includes a house call service for veterans, NDIS and home care package patients, as well as a range of affordable options for diagnosis and treatment for the general public.
Regardless, if you’re an existing CPAP user or someone who would like some advice on taking the next step, you can take the first step by visiting the Maroochydore store in Dalton Drive (opposite Bunnings), or visit cpap.com.au or email support@cpap.com.au