Snoring and sleep apnea evaluation

Snoring and sleep apnea occur when airflow becomes partially or completely blocked during sleep. This can cause loud snoring, pauses in breathing, restless sleep and daytime fatigue. Untreated sleep apnea increases the risk of hypertension, heart disease and poor quality of life. Early evaluation helps identify the underlying cause and provides effective medical or surgical solutions.

Treatments Offered

We offer advanced diagnostic evaluation and personalised treatment options:

  • Sleep History & Airway Assessment: Detailed evaluation of sleeping patterns, snoring severity, breathing pauses and daytime symptoms.

  • Nasal Endoscopy: Examination of nasal and throat structures to identify obstruction, enlarged tissues or anatomical narrowing.

  • Sleep Study (Polysomnography): Home or laboratory sleep tests to confirm sleep apnea and assess severity.

  • Medical Management: CPAP therapy, weight reduction guidance, positional therapy and treatment of nasal allergies or obstruction.

  • Surgical Options (when indicated): Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP), nasal airway correction, tonsillectomy or tongue-base procedures.

  • Oral Appliance Therapy: Mandibular advancement devices to improve airway patency for selected patients with mild to moderate sleep apnea.

Symptoms & Causes

Seek evaluation if you or a family member notice:

  • Loud, habitual snoring disturbing sleep of self or partner

  • Episodes of breathing pauses or choking during sleep

  • Morning headaches, dry mouth or unrefreshing sleep

  • Daytime sleepiness, fatigue or difficulty concentrating

Causes include nasal obstruction, enlarged tonsils, obesity, tongue-base collapse, soft palate laxity, alcohol consumption, smoking and anatomical narrowing of the airway. Proper evaluation helps select the right treatment approach.

Management & Long-term Care

Long-term control of snoring and sleep apnea involves:

  • Weight management and adopting a healthy lifestyle

  • Quitting smoking and avoiding alcohol before bedtime

  • Regular use of CPAP or oral appliances, if prescribed

  • Following postoperative care instructions for surgical treatments

  • Periodic follow-up to assess improvement and adjust treatment

Book an Appointment
Go Back Top