Sleep consultations
Breathe offers specialist sleep physician consultations to diagnose and treat a wide range of sleep problems including obstructive sleep apnoea, snoring, restless legs syndrome, insomnia, narcolepsy and parasomnias.
Outpatient sleep studies
Breathe offers sleep studies conducted in the comfort of patients’ homes, using a portable sleep monitor. A trained sleep technologist at Cairns Private Hospital sets patients up with a sleep monitor to take home. For more information about what to expect during an outpatient sleep study, download our information sheet.
Lung Function Testing
Inpatient sleep studies
A sleep study is a continuous recording of sleep and breathing patterns overnight used to diagnose sleep disorders. Breathe offers inpatient sleep studies conducted at the Cairns Private Hospital using up-to-date technology in a safe and comfortable environment. A trained sleep technologist monitors patients overnight. For more information about what to expect during an inpatient sleep study, download our information sheet.
Respiratory consultations
Breathe provides expert consultation and care for a range of respiratory conditions.
Fees
| Session type | Cost | Medicare Rebate (subject to change) | Out of pocket |
| Sleep Patients | |||
| Initial consultation | $295.00 | $143.34 | $151.65 |
| Review | $180.00 | $71.70 | $108.30 |
| Outpatient sleep study | $420.00 | $313.70 | $106.30 |
| Respiratory patients | |||
| Initial consultation | $390.00 | $143.35 | $246.65 |
| Review | $265.00 | $71.70 | $193.30 |
| Extended consultation | $485.00 | $250.65 | $234.35 |
| Extended Review | $360.00 | $125.55 | $$234.45 |
| Lung Function Test | $190.00 | $129.75 | $60.25 |
Full payment is required at the time of your consultation.