What is Sleep apnoea?

It is a condition when there is periodic cessation of breathing during sleep. The breathing may stop from 10 seconds to 1 minute until the patient woke up suddenly and resume normal breathing. These frequent episodes of apnoea will lead to chronic hypoxia and will increase the work loads to the heart & lung causing permanent damage. Some patients with poor heart function will even die of anoxia.

Symptoms of sleep apnoea:

You should seek medical advice if you have the above symptoms. Your doctor will order a sleep analysis study for you. There will be recordings of your breathing; heart rate; rise & fall of your chest & abdomen; the rolling of your eye-balls; change of positions; limbs movements; Oxygen saturation and electroencephalogram, etc. when you are asleep. The doctor will analyze all these data and then be able to determine if you have sleep apnoea and decide on the treatment required.

Sleep Study packages available are:

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Preparation on the day of study

• Normal activity on the day of study, avoid taking naps during the day.
• No stimulating drinks during the day such as coffee; tea; wine & coke.
• Inform your doctor if you are taking any drugs.
• Please take a shower and wash your hair before admitted, do not use moisturizing cream or hair spray. Male patients are advised to take a shave and female patient should not make-up before admitted.
• Please wear loose pajamas to facilitate study instead of night gowns.
• Try to come to hospital around 8 pm to allow ample time for settling down. Technicians will commence the study for you at around 9-10pm.
• You may like to go to toilet before the test start