Sleep and Respiratory Care

Sleep Studies

 
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Tired?

Most people don’t get the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep. This can be due to factors such as stress, poor diet, and other medical conditions such as Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).

Common symptoms of OSA include snoring, daytime sleepiness, poor concentration, and irritability. If left untreated, OSA can increase the risks of high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, heart attack, and stroke.

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We can help.

We screen for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and cardio-respiratory sleep disorders.

We use state of the art devices from Philips Respironics to determine your sleep patterns and to test for Sleep Apnea. This is called a polysomnography. Our machines are very easy to use and we can test at home or at the facility of your choice*.

We use data collected from 2 nights to understand patient airflow, breathing patterns, blood oxygen levels, limb movements, and snoring intensity.

We use sophisticated technology to measure nasal pressure, breathing patterns, SpO2 (blood oxygen) levels, and body position. We can also measure electrocardiogram (ECG) and as well as electroencephalogram (EEG) and electrooculography (EOG) patterns during the study with the same device.

*terms and conditions apply for polysomnography tests.

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Sleep Better.

Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) therapy is the most common way manage Sleep Apnea. PAP therapy is completely safe; the patient wears a mask and a small machine (usually a CPAP) gently blows air through it. This prevents the upper airway tissues from collapsing during sleep.

  • CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) is the most popular PAP device. We set the machine according to the results of the polysomnography.

  • BiPAP (Bi-Level PAP) uses one pressure during inhalation (breathing in), and a lower pressure during exhalation (breathing out). It is a more comfortable experience than a CPAP for many patients.

  • Auto CPAP or Auto Bi-PAP devices detect the pressure requirements of the user and adjust the pressures accordingly - all in real time.

  • Adaptive Servo-Ventilation (ASV) is a type of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) that is used for patients with central sleep apnea. The machine keeps the airway open and delivers a mandatory breath when needed.

Questions? We have Answers.