Does your partner complain about your loud snoring? Do you wake up tired even after a full night's sleep? It could be more than just a bad night's sleep.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) occurs when the throat becomes partially or completely blocked during sleep. This can cause repeated pauses in breathing, followed by gasping or choking as the body tries to restore normal breathing.
Signs You Should Not Ignore
• Loud, persistent snoring
• Pauses in breathing during sleep
• Gasping or choking at night
• Morning headaches or dry mouth
• Excessive daytime sleepiness
• Poor concentration or irritability
Untreated sleep apnea can affect blood pressure, heart health, concentration and overall quality of life.
Where Does an ENT Specialist Fit In?
An ENT specialist plays an important role in evaluating the nose, throat, tonsils, tongue and airway to identify areas that may be contributing to sleep-related breathing problems. A sleep study may also be advised to confirm the diagnosis and assess its severity.
Dr. Swathi N provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment for obstructive sleep apnea, including assessment of nasal and upper-airway factors and guidance on the most appropriate treatment options.
Do not dismiss loud snoring as normal. Better breathing can mean better sleep, and better health.
To book a consultation with Dr. Swathi N at Goutham Multispeciality Clinic, G.M. Complex, GM Palya Main Road, C V Raman Nagar, Bengaluru 560075 (Monday to Saturday, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM), call +91 9945488546 or visit linqmd.com/doctor/swathi-n. WhatsApp: +91 8861191019.
Written by Dr. Swathi N, MBBS (Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru), DLO (JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research), AASC, FAAI (Medtrain), ENT Specialist, Otorhinolaryngologist and ENT and Allergy Specialist, Goutham Multispeciality Clinic, G.M. Complex, GM Palya Main Road, C V Raman Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560075. Monday to Saturday, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Phone: +91 9945488546.
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