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Get your sleep analysed by a specialist at
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Get your sleep analysed by a
specialist at our clinic
in Chennai!
A sleep study, also known as a polysomnogram, is a diagnostic test that records your brain waves, heart rate, breathing, and other body functions while you sleep. It is used to diagnose sleep disorders, such as sleep apnoea, insomnia, and narcolepsy.
The sleep study would be performed either at a hotel or
the patients house. The equipment would be attached to the
patient to record their data.
The sleep study would be performed either at a hotel or the patients house. The equipment would be attached to the patient to record their data.
A series of sensors are attached to the body to record data for the study.
Throughout the night, the sensors will be tracking data which will all be recorded.
After the sleep study, the specialist will review the data to provide a diagnosis.
Sleep apnoea is a sleep disorder characterised by repeated interruptions in breathing during sleep. These interruptions can last for several seconds and may occur numerous times throughout the night. The term “apnoea” refers to a temporary cessation of breathing, typically lasting for at least 10 seconds.
Both types of sleep apnoea can lead to reduced oxygen levels in the blood, disturbed sleep patterns, and daytime fatigue. Sleep apnoea can have serious consequences for overall health and well-being, as it disrupts the normal sleep cycle and can lead to various health issues, including cardiovascular problems, hypertension, memory problems, and daytime sleepiness, which can increase the risk of accidents.
There are several treatments for sleep apnoea such as making healthier changes to lifestyle or drastic options such as surgery. One of the appliances that can be used to combat sleep apnoea is called a CPAP machine.
CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) is a common and highly effective treatment for moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnoea. It involves wearing a mask over the nose and/or mouth during sleep. The CPAP machine delivers a continuous flow of air at a slightly higher pressure, which acts as a pneumatic splint, keeping the airway open.
There are several treatments for sleep apnoea such as making healthier changes to lifestyle or drastic options such as surgery. One of the appliances that can be used to combat sleep apnoea is called a CPAP machine.
CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) is a common and highly effective treatment for moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnoea. It involves wearing a mask over the nose and/or mouth during sleep. The CPAP machine delivers a continuous flow of air at a slightly higher pressure, which acts as a pneumatic splint, keeping the airway open.
Below are the steps which are involved in the sleep study investigation.
Consultation with doctor
to see if you are suitable for the sleep study
You are then monitored with various sensors and the data is recorded.
The recorded sleep data from your study is then analysed by the specialist.
Last step is discussing a treatment option to help improve your sleep.
A sleep study, also known as a polysomnogram, is a diagnostic test that records your brain waves, heart rate, breathing, and other body functions while you sleep. It is used to diagnose sleep disorders, such as sleep apnoea, insomnia, and narcolepsy.
The sleep study would be performed either at a hotel or the patients house. The equipment would be attached to the patient to record their data.
After a consultation with the doctor, he will review your health and current data to see if a sleep study would be needed for you to gather more data to pinpoint the diagnosis.
No, the study is safe to take as it does not require any use of surgery or invasive procedures.
After the doctor has analysed your sleep study data, treatments can be discussed depending on the diagnosis. For example, if you have been found to have sleep apnoea, you may be suitable to use a CPAP machine whilst sleeping. CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) is a common and highly effective treatment for moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnoea.
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