FAQ's
You may be having:
- Loud snoring
- Daytime tiredness
- Poor sleep
- Breathing pauses at night
These are signs of sleep-related breathing disorders like Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) or insomnia.
OSA is a condition where your throat repeatedly closes during sleep, cutting off airflow. This leads to poor sleep and serious health risks.
🛌 Common signs:
- Loud snoring
- Gasping at night
- Morning headaches
- Daytime sleepiness
- Memory issues
You may need a sleep study (also called a polysomnography or home sleep test). It records your:
- Breathing
- Oxygen levels
- Heart rate
- Sleep stages
This helps us confirm a diagnosis.
Not always, but loud, regular snoring with tiredness or breathing pauses may point to OSA and needs evaluation.
Yes! Children may snore, grind teeth, wet the bed, or be hyperactive. Enlarged tonsils/adenoids or jaw issues are common causes
Depending on the cause, options include:
- Lifestyle changes (weight loss, no alcohol)
- CPAP therapy (air pressure during sleep)
- Oral appliances (jaw-positioning devices)
- Surgery (if needed to open the airway)
No. CPAP is highly effective, but many patients also benefit from:
- Jaw advancement devices (made by dentists)
- Weight loss
- Sleep position training
- Surgery (if needed)
- Go to bed and wake up at the same time daily
- Avoid heavy meals, caffeine, or screens before bed
- Exercise (but not close to bedtime)
- Don’t smoke or drink alcohol
Only if required. Most cases are treated with sleep hygiene, devices, or CPAP. Medicines may help short-term in insomnia or anxiety-related sleep issues.
Insomnia means difficulty falling or staying asleep. Causes include stress, poor sleep habits, or medical issues.
Treatment includes:
- Behavioural therapy
- Sleep habit training
- Stress management
Bring:
- Your reports (if any)
- A list of your medicines
- A sleep diary (if possible)
- Avoid coffee or naps on test day
Yes. Sleep disorders often require regular review to ensure the treatment works long-term.
You may have symptoms such as excessive daytime sleepiness, loud snoring, restless sleep, choking or gasping at night, or unrefreshing sleep. These can indicate a sleep disorder like Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), insomnia, or other sleep-related issues.
OSA is a condition where the airway repeatedly collapses during sleep, causing breathing pauses. It leads to poor sleep quality and can increase the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and daytime drowsiness.
- Loud snoring
- Gasping or choking during sleep
- Morning headaches
- Daytime fatigue
- Poor concentration or memory
- Irritability or mood changes
A sleep study (polysomnography or home sleep test) records your breathing, oxygen levels, and sleep stages. It helps diagnose sleep disorders, especially OSA. Your doctor will recommend it based on your symptoms and examination.
Not always. Snoring can be benign but when it is loud, regular, and associated with pauses in breathing or daytime sleepiness, it may indicate OSA.
Yes. Children with large tonsils/adenoids or certain facial structures may develop pediatric sleep apnea. Symptoms may include snoring, bedwetting, hyperactivity, or poor school performance.
- Lifestyle changes: Weight loss, positional therapy, avoiding alcohol/sedatives
- CPAP therapy: A machine that delivers air pressure to keep your airway open during sleep
- Oral appliances: Custom-fitted by a dentist to reposition the jaw
- Surgery: To correct anatomical causes of airway collapse
No. CPAP is the gold standard for moderate-to-severe OSA but alternatives include dental devices, lifestyle changes, and surgery—based on individual assessment.
Yes. Untreated OSA is linked to high blood pressure, irregular heart rhythms, stroke, diabetes, depression, and poor memory.
- Maintaining regular sleep-wake timings
- Reducing screen time before bed
- Avoiding heavy meals and caffeine at night
- Exercising regularly (but not close to bedtime)
- Avoiding alcohol and smoking
Insomnia refers to difficulty falling or staying asleep. Causes include stress, anxiety, medications, or poor sleep habits. Treatment includes cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), lifestyle adjustments, and sometimes short-term medications.
Not necessarily. Most sleep issues can be managed with behavioral changes, devices, or therapies. Medications are used only when clearly indicated and for short durations.
- Bring previous medical records and any test results
- Note your sleep patterns or keep a sleep diary
- Avoid caffeine or naps on the day of the study
- Bring your regular medications (if advised)
Yes. Regular follow-up helps to ensure that your treatment is effective and adjusted as needed. Sleep apnea and other disorders often need long-term monitoring.
