A lot of patients referred to NBST have already been investigated or treated for another condition before obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is considered.
It's understandable when symptoms such as fatigue, poor concentration, low mood, waking at night or resistant hypertension are common across many conditions.
If Symptoms Persist,
If symptoms persist, seem disproportionate to the diagnosed condition or don't improve as expected, question:
Could obstructive sleep apnoea also be contributing?
OSA does not replace these diagnoses. It can coexist with them, worsen symptoms or be missed when another explanation seems more obvious.
When to refer your patient to NBST
Consider referral when symptoms persist despite treatment, overlap with OSA risk factors or are accompanied by snoring, witnessed apnoeas, excessive daytime sleepiness, resistant hypertension or cardiometabolic risk.
NBST provides sleep assessments, home and in-lab sleep studies, and practical reporting to support GP-led care.Referral Requirements:Â