Quick answer
Persistent sleepiness during the day can be linked to not enough sleep, sleep apnea, insomnia, medication effects or other sleep and medical conditions. Assessment looks at your sleep, breathing and daytime function together.
What causes daytime sleepiness?
Persistent sleepiness during the day can be related to insufficient sleep, sleep apnea, insomnia, medication effects or other sleep and medical conditions.
What does an assessment involve?
A sleep-focused consultation looks at sleep patterns, breathing symptoms, daytime function, medical history and relevant medications. A sleep study may be recommended.
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 daytime sleepiness?
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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