Numerous symptoms associated
with sleep disorders, such as snoring, interruptions in breathing during sleep,
and the inability to fall asleep, are often perceived as socially acceptable.
Sleep disorders have significant implications for both individual and societal
well-being, underscoring the importance of not overlooking these conditions.
What are the Symptoms?
The most noticeable
characteristics of sleep apnoea are waking up with a sensation of
breathlessness and producing loud snores.
In addition, sleep apnoea can
be easily recognised by observation of the person sleeping with you.
Disruption of night-time sleep
due to various factors and its persistence represents another indication of
sleep apnoea. Conversely, daytime drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, memory
lapses, and chronic fatigue may also raise suspicion of sleep apnoea in certain
cases.
Patients presenting with
sleep-related concerns at our hospital undergo a thorough assessment by our
medical professionals. Following the examination in the outpatient department,
those considered suitable are admitted to the Sleep Laboratory for sleep assessments.