Snoring/Sleep Apnea


Overnight Sleep Study or Polysomnog
raph at the Gleneagles Sleep Laboratory











CPAP Therapy with Breeze Sleep Gear
and Nasal Pillow
 
A thorough clinical history including a video nasolaryngoscopy is fundamental in the evaluation of patients with Snoring and suspected Obstructive Sleep Apnea syndrome (OSA). All patients suspected of OSA would subsequently be advised to undergo an overnight sleep study (polysomnography), either in the Gleneagles Hospital Sleep Study Centre or in the patient's own home or hotel.
 

Besides weight reduction, regular exercises, abstinence from alcohol and tranquilizers, there are also surgical and non-surgical methods to help eliminate his/her symptoms. These range from nasal and sinus surgery to clear the obstructing nasal airway or oropharyngeal surgery. The principal aim here is to stiffen the soft palate and prevent collapse and obstruction of the oropharyngeal airway. A tonsillectomy with uvulo-palato-pharyngoplasty or somnoplasty of the palate and base of tongue can be done.

Upper and lower jaw advancement techniques can be performed, if the need arises.

The non-surgical option would be a dental splint or CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) therapy (use of nasal mask with atmospheric air under pressure).

For those with severe OSA, nasal CPAP therapy is recommended. The patient has to wear a mask to sleep. This provides atmospheric air under low pressure to open up the oropharyngeal airway. This cures the patient of snoring and OSA Syndrome as long as the patient wears the CPAP machine to sleep.


Dental Splint to widen the
Oropharyngeal Airway. To be worn when patient is asleep.

Results after Tonsillectomy and
Uvulo-Palato-Pharyngoplasty
for Snoring/Sleep Apnea.
View through the mouth.