SAMANILAI · Snoring & sleep apnoea clinic
Snoring and sleep apnoea clinic
Loud snoring with pauses in breathing, choking at night or heavy daytime sleepiness can mean obstructive sleep apnoea. The clinic examines the nose and throat for the site of blockage and arranges a sleep study to measure how your breathing behaves during sleep.
In short
When should you see a specialist?
Obstructive sleep apnoea is repeated narrowing or closure of the upper airway during sleep. It is confirmed with a sleep study. Treatment may include weight and sleep changes, CPAP, or surgery on the nose, palate or tonsils in selected people.
- Your partner notices pauses in breathing
- You wake up choking or gasping
- You feel sleepy while driving or at work
- Morning headaches or high blood pressure that is hard to control
Conditions
Conditions we diagnose and treat
Habitual snoring
Loud snoring that disturbs sleep for you or your partner.
Obstructive sleep apnoea
Pauses in breathing, gasping and fragmented sleep.
Nasal obstruction
DNS, turbinates and polyps that worsen snoring.
Children's snoring
Often from enlarged adenoids and tonsils.
Diagnosis
Tests available in the clinic
Testing in the same building means fewer trips and a diagnosis you can act on sooner.
- Polysomnography (Level 2 sleep study)
- Cardiorespiratory sleep study (Level 3)
- Nasal endoscopy and airway examination
Treatment
Procedures and surgeries
Treatment always starts with the least invasive option that works. These are the procedures offered when surgery is needed.
Sleep and lifestyle plan
Weight, sleep position and alcohol changes that reduce snoring.
CPAP guidance
Referral and support for positive airway pressure when indicated.
Snoring and sleep apnoea surgery
Nasal, palatal and tonsil surgery, including coblation-assisted procedures, in selected patients.
Founder & Chief Consultant
Dr. Udayakumar, MBBS, MS (ENT)
ENT specialist in otology, rhinology, neurotology, hearing sciences, and vertigo and balance disorders. Former Senior Consultant in ENT at Dr. Kamakshi Memorial Hospital and Assistant Professor of ENT at Adhiparasakthi Medical College. Founder of Dr. Udaya’s ENT Wellness Centre (2018) and SAMANILAI Diagnostic & Therapeutic Centre (2023).
FAQ
Common questions
What is the difference between a Level 2 and Level 3 sleep study?
A Level 2 polysomnography records sleep stages along with breathing, oxygen and heart rhythm. A Level 3 cardiorespiratory study records breathing, oxygen and heart rate without sleep staging. The doctor chooses the right one for you.
Is snoring harmful?
Simple snoring is mostly a social problem, but snoring with pauses in breathing can be sleep apnoea, which is linked with high blood pressure, heart disease and road accidents from sleepiness. A sleep study tells the two apart.
Will surgery stop my snoring?
Surgery helps when there is a clear site of blockage, such as a bent septum, large turbinates or enlarged tonsils. It is chosen after examination and a sleep study, not for everyone.
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Consultations Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 3:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Call ahead or send an appointment request and the clinic team will confirm your slot.