Commonly, other people such as a spouse, relative, or friend report these symptoms. The sleeper is usually unaware of any problem. Obstructive sleep apnea occurs due to a blockage of the airway from a variety of causes. The severity of sleep apnea can range from mild snoring, to life threatening conditions, including increased risk of stroke, heart complications, and a greater risk of vehicle accidents. If you have OSA your doctor may refer you to an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor (otolaryngologist) to rule out any blockage in your nose or throat. An evaluation by a Heart doctor (Cardiologist) or a doctor who specializes in the nervous system (Neurologist) may be necessary to look for causes of central sleep apnea.
Narcolepsy is a medical disorder causing patients to become so sleepy that it is difficult to stay awake for normal daytime functions. Narcolepsy may also be associated with the inability to move upon awakening, vivid dreams which occur outside the regular sleep period, and difficulty maintaining muscle tone during emotional times such as anger or laughter.
Insomnia the inability to fall asleep, stay asleep or waking up very early occurs in almost everyone occasionally. However, when the insomnia persists nightly for longer than two weeks, this may signal a more serious problem. Depression and anxiety which can cause insomnia, can be treated. In addition, the use of alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, or certain medications may also disrupt sleep.
Treatment
The good news is that most patients with sleep disorders respond well to the treatment. The professionals at the Sleep Center at the American Hospital Dubai work closely with other medical & surgical specialists who are experts in using the most advanced techniques in the field of sleep disorders.
In The Sleep Center
After a referral for a sleep test by your physician the person arrives at the Sleep Room in the late afternoon. Depending on the scope of the study, it takes about 20 to 45 minutes to complete the sensor assembly. A complete sleep study requires that sensors be placed on various sites on the body such as the chin, the legs and the torso. Once the sensors are in place the person can go to sleep.
The Morning After
Once the study is complete when the person wakes up in the morning, the technician removes all the sensors and electrodes and the person can take a shower and have breakfast and is then free to go home after a short interview with the clinician. If the study was performed at home (sleep screening test), the patient often removes the sensors himself and must return the equipment to the Cardiopulmonary Department. Regardless of the type of study, the data is stored on a computer and the clinician will utilize diagnostic software to analyze the data and print out a report with the results of the study. Based on the analysis and reports, the clinician determines the diagnosis and recommends treatment solutions, if necessary.
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