Respiratory

Mission Statement

To act as a focus for those members of the ASA who have an interest in the respiratory aspects of sleep medicine and sleep science.


Broad Objectives

  1. To encourage involvement of physicians, scientists, nurses, physiotherapists, CPAP therapists and others interested in the respiratory aspects of sleep, to be involved in the affairs of the association.
  2. To support the ASA annual scientific meeting, especially with the respiratory aspects of the meeting.
  3. To advise the Board on the respiratory aspects of sleep when needed.

Documents

 

Additional Information

Health Professionals Information [link]

Obstructive Sleep Apnoea [link]

Obstructive Sleep Apnoea in Children [link]
 

Latest News

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    13th May 13

    Teachers are warning parents to ensure their children get enough sleep to do well at school, as experts fear late-night use of mobiles and computers are interfering with results.

    Following a study suggesting Australian year 4 students were the fifth most sleep-deprived of the 50 countries examined, the Australian Education Union is calling on parents to be more vigilant in ensuring kids do not miss out on much-needed rest.

     

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  • Female snoring is on the rise, with many sufferers seeking help

    30th Apr 13

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  • Are you a member of the 'sleep elite'?

    17th Apr 13

    THERE is a small number of Australians who can function on a tiny amount of sleep.

    Margaret Thatcher accomplished many things as one of the UK’s longest-serving - and most divisive - prime ministers. But one of her universally appreciated qualities was her ability  to get by in the top job on only four hours sleep each day, which researchers describe as a rare attribute.


     

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