Specialized treatment services
- CPAP prescription for OSAHS
- BiPAP and CPAP prescription for OHS
- Medical management of residual sleepiness
- Oral appliances for snoring/mild OSAHS: Mild-moderate OSAHS in young adults can be treated by using oral appliances
- Advice for insomnia related to airline travel, shift working
- Dental/Maxillo-facial surgery: Obstructive sleep apnea is often caused by misalignment of the upper and lower jaw obstructing the airway which in turn interrupts breathing and disturbs sleep. In such cases, surgical realignment of the jaw can open up the airway and allow for more restful and uninterrupted sleep
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP): Another cause of sleep apnea is the growth of excessive tissue in the throat that obstructs breathing and disrupts sleep, causing snoring and difficulty in falling asleep. UPPP is a surgical procedure to remove the excess tissue and allow for unobstructed airflow and breathing to enable proper sleep and rest
- Neurological Treatments: Parasomnias are sleep disorders that can occur just as you fall asleep, during sleep or when waking up. Parasomnias include
- Vivid night dreams with frightening content
- Sleep paralysis or inability to move your body with intrusion of sleep suddenly
- Sleepwalking
- Bruxism
- Nightwalking
- Psychological treatment: Many sleep problems and disorders have psychological roots which often are not easily observed. Besides the immediate impact on sleep, such problems could, if not treated promptly, lead to other serious health issues
