Frequently Asked Questions

Sleep Medicine is a specialized branch of medical science focused on the diagnosis, management, and prevention of sleep-related disorders, including sleep apnea, chronic insomnia, restless legs syndrome, narcolepsy, and circadian rhythm irregularities.

Consider consultation if you have persistent or loud snoring, breathing pauses observed during sleep, excessive daytime sleepiness, chronic difficulty falling or staying asleep, morning headaches, or unrefreshing sleep affecting your daily life.

Not necessarily. While occasional light snoring may occur, persistent or loud snoring—especially when accompanied by gasping, choking, or daytime fatigue—is often a sign of obstructive sleep apnea and warrants clinical evaluation.

A sleep study (Polysomnography) is a non-invasive diagnostic test that monitors and records various body functions during sleep—such as brain activity, eye movements, heart rate, breathing airflows, oxygen saturation, and body movements—to evaluate sleep

Yes. For selected eligible patients suspected of uncomplicated obstructive sleep apnea, a Home Sleep Apnea Test (HSAT) can be performed using portable diagnostic equipment in the comfort of your own home, following clinical assessment.

No. CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) is prescribed for patients diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea or sleep-disordered breathing after an appropriate sleep study. Simple primary snoring may be managed through lifestyle, dental devices, or ta

No. Sleeping pills and over-the-counter sedatives should never be self-medicated. They can worsen underlying breathing disorders like sleep apnea and cause dependency. A qualified physician should identify the underlying cause before recommending any ther

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