Quick answer
Insomnia means difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep or getting restful sleep. A specialist assessment looks for contributing factors, including breathing problems during sleep.
What is insomnia?
Insomnia involves difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep or getting restorative sleep.
What does an assessment involve?
A sleep-focused consultation looks at sleep patterns, breathing symptoms, daytime function, medical history and relevant medications to identify contributing factors.
Not for emergencies. If breathing difficulty is severe or getting worse quickly, call 998 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Common questions
When should I see a specialist about insomnia?
Book an assessment if sleep problems are regular, affect how you function during the day, or come with loud snoring, pauses in breathing or gasping at night.
Is this an emergency?
Sleep problems are rarely emergencies, but severe breathing difficulty is. If you or someone else is struggling to breathe, call 998 or go to the nearest emergency department.
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