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Schachter, Linda

Dr Linda Schachter

Sleep and Respiratory Specialist; Medical Director, Sleep Services Australia
Linda is a Sleep and Respiratory Physician with over 25 years experience in the diagnosis and management of all sleep disorders including sleep apnoea, disorders of excessive sleepiness, movement disorders and insomnia. She runs an Australia wide home diagnostic sleep service and is involved in Medical and community education. She is a member of the Australasian Sleep Association, and represents the ASA on several committees. She is also a board member of the Sleep Health foundation, and deputy chair of the AMA VIC women in medicine committee.

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Obstructive sleep apnoea often missed in women

Sleep physician explains the key symptoms to look for, and tips for assessing and managing OSA in women…

By Dr Linda Schachter, Lynnette Hoffman
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Beyond CPAP: Modern approaches to sleep apnoea

Explore practical strategies for identifying and managing obstructive sleep apnoea in general practice, from screening tools and home-based sleep studies to weight loss, new medications and the role of technology.

By Dr Linda Schachter
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