Snoring

Snoring is not a sign of deep sleep as commonly thought.

Snoring actually prevents deep sleep from occurring.

Snoring is associated with:

• Deprivation of  deep sleep
• Tiredness
• Choking sensation
• Low oxygen in blood
• Lack of Concentration
• Memory loss
• High Blood pressure
• Heart Attack
• Stroke
• Impotence
• Excessive day time sleepiness
• Poor work performance
• Car Accidents
• Sudden death

Sleep Apneais a common sleep disorder that can be potentially very serious, and even life-threatening. The diagnostic tool for Sleep disorders is Polysomnography. A polysomnograph is a test of sleep cycles and stages through the use of continuous recordings of brain waves (EEG), electrical activity of muscles, eye movement (electrooculogram), breathing rate, blood pressure, blood oxygen saturation, and heart rhythm and direct observation of the person during sleep.

Polysomnography or Sleep studymay be done in the Hospital or at home . It may be performed over one or two nights, however usually a one night  study is done as per the patient’s clinical requirements.

We provide premier  sleep evaluation- Polysomnography (PSG),  scoring & interpretation of sleep studies. We provide polysomnographic (PSG) & Multiple sleep latency testing (MSLT) scoring and prepare reports. We have an expert team of reputed Pulmonologist and technicians  who have proficiency at all competencies required of a Polysomnograpy, backed by Neurologists, ENT and Cardiologists.

Reports:The raw recordings are manually scored for sleep stages as per AASM standards. The symptomatology of sleep disorders and differential diagnoses are addressed and reliable treatment plans for patients with sleep disorders are recommended.

We strongly recommend that patients who require evaluation for potential Sleep disorders as per the causes and symptoms above, should contact /be referred to SleepScan.  We will coordinate with the patient, schedule the study at home/ hospital and carry out the PSG. The report will be available the following day and the patient will be counseled regarding any treatment required by qualified, experienced and renowned Pulmonologist and trained staff. A copy of the report and advice to patient will be forwarded to the referring doctor.

Quality and Cost of PSG: The Quality of the Polysomnography and reporting will be comparable to that in the best hospitals whereas the cost to the patient will be lower than that in the large hospitals.

The study can be done in a home setting: The polysomnography may be carried out in the comfort and privacy of the patient’s home in real life conditions for a thorough evaluation.

The study may also be performed in a hospital based setting. Our team will  provide this service at the hospital bedside of the patient in the hospital where he is admitted.We provide this service at a number of affiliated hospitals when required.

For details of Scheduling, Costing and other related issues, Please contact:

Tel  +91 9810309408,

       +91 9971009408

Or email: sleepscan@astramedhealthcare.org

We look forward to hearing from you!

SleepScan Team

What are the symptoms of Sleep Apnoea?

Symptoms of sleep apnea include

• Loud snoring,
• Obesity,
• Frequent gaps in breathing during sleep (apnea),
• Gasping or choking for air to restart breathing, often causing sleeper or partner to wake.
• Feeling unrefreshed after a night’s sleep and
• Excessive daytime tiredness.

What are the Causes of Sleep Apnoea?

The most common type of sleep apnea is obstructive sleep apnea. Causes of sleep apnea are generally physical in nature, Obesity, large tonsils or adenoids, nasal congestion or blockage or a unique shaped head, neck or chin.

What occurs in Sleep Apnoea?

In sleep apnea,  breathing stops or gets very shallow while the individual is sleeping. Each pause in breathing typically lasts 10 to 20 seconds or more, and the pauses can occur 20 to 30 times or more an hour. During the episodes of apnea, the sleeper wakes up to breathe again, disrupting sleep, and also suffers from a brief lack of oxygen.

What complications can arise from Sleep Apnoea?

Sleep Apnoeas cause daytime sleepiness and tiredness, lack of concentration and  memory loss may lead to poor work performance, car accidents etc. Sleep Apnoeas may lead to low oxygen saturation in blood, High blood pressure, Stroke and Heart Attacks, even sudden death.