Snoring/OSA (Specialists)
An
Otolaryngologist
(or
Ear, Nose and Throat
Doctor or
ENT
) can help you to determine the source of your
snoring
. Snoring may be a sign the more serious condition known as
obstructive sleep apnoea
(
OSA
). A sleep study (polysomnogram) is often used to confirm OSA. OSA is characterized by multiple episodes of breathing pauses greater than 10 seconds at a time, due to upper airway narrowing or collapse.
Apnoea
patients may experience 30 to 300 such events per night. Factors that increase the risk of OSA include: shape of the palate or airway; large tonsils and adenoids in children, weight. OSA may lead to tiredness, leg swelling; depression; and hyperactive behaviour, especially in children. Untreated obstructive sleep apnea increases the risk of developing heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, and many other medical problems. Continuous positive airway pressure
(CPAP)
is a common treatment.
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Sleep Disorders, Asthma, COPD, Bronchoscopy. . . .
Our aim is to create the ideal treatment plan and outcomes for the patient’s individual requirements, across the areas of IMDO, Jaw Surgery, Facial Implants, Dental Implants, and Sleep Apnea correction . . . .
Dr Michael Farrell specialises in Adult and Paediatric ENT, Sinus Surgery, Head, Neck, Parotid and Thyroid Surgery, Laryngology/Voice Disorders
Latest treatments for snoring, sleep apnoea and insomnia. CPAP therapy, Dental devices, iNAP devices, Sleep psychology . . . .
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea, Central Sleep Apnoea, Snoring, Parasomnias, Sleep related movement disorders, Excessive sleepiness . . . .
North Shore ENT clinic specialises in Adult and Children’s ENT, including disorders relating to Sinus, Nasal and Breathing, Snoring and Sleep, Swallowing and Voice, Head and neck. . . .
OSA, Hypersomnolence, Asthma, COPD, Chronic Cough, Interstitial Lung Disease, Bronchiectasis, Lung Nodules, Restless Legs Syndrome . . . .
Adult & Paediatric Ear Nose & Throat Surgery, Snoring and Sleep Apnoea, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Laryngology, Care of Professional Voice . . . .
Ears, Nose and Throat Surgeon, Adult and Paediatric, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Ear Surgery, Surgery for Snoring . . .
Nick is a Respiratory and Sleep Physician, with overseas fellowship experience in lung cancer and interventional pulmonology. . . .
Respiratory Physician, Clinical Allergist & Sleep Physician . . . .