Many people believe that snoring is a sign of deep sleep. However, in reality, it can be an early warning sign of a potentially life-threatening sleep disorder known as Sleep Apnea.

Sleep Apnea is a condition in which the airway becomes temporarily blocked during sleep, causing breathing to stop for short periods. This can happen repeatedly throughout the night, leading to a sudden drop in oxygen levels in the body.

How Is Sleep Apnea Diagnosed?

To confirm Sleep Apnea, a Sleep Study Test 💤 (Polysomnography) can be performed. This test is very useful in identifying sleep-related disorders.

During the test, sensors and electrodes connected to sleep diagnostic equipment are placed on areas such as the temples, head, chest, arms, legs, and feet. These sensors monitor and record the following throughout the night:

✅ Brain wave activity
✅ Frequency of snoring
✅ Breathing patterns and respiratory rate
✅ Episodes of breathing pauses and airway obstruction
✅ Heart rhythm and rate (ECG)
✅ Blood oxygen levels
✅ Eye movements
✅ Body position and limb movements

Who Should Consider a Sleep Study Test?

The Sleep Study Test is recommended for individuals who:

♦️ Feel sleepy or drowsy easily, even after short periods of rest
♦️ Have a short neck or excess fat around the neck area
♦️ Work long-term night shifts with disrupted sleep cycles
♦️ Show signs of oxygen deprivation (such as darkening of lips or fingertips)
♦️ Experience constant fatigue and daytime sleepiness
♦️ Have uncontrolled high blood pressure or diabetes
♦️ Lead a sedentary lifestyle with weight gain due to high-fat diets
♦️ Have enlarged tonsils
♦️ Snore continuously, then stop breathing for a few seconds before gasping for air
♦️ Require someone to wake them due to breathing pauses during sleep
♦️ Feel they can only sleep well after consuming alcohol
♦️ Experience sleepwalking or performing activities while asleep
♦️ Have long-term dependence on sleeping pills that are no longer effective

⚠️ These symptoms require prompt testing and proper medical treatment.

Sleep Apnea Services at Victoria Hospital

At Victoria Hospital, Sleep Apnea can be accurately diagnosed through the Sleep Study Test 💤. Patients may then receive appropriate treatment after consultation with experienced Pulmonology and Chest Medicine Specialists.

For More Accurate Information & Any Inquiries:

☎️ 01 9666141 (Victoria Hospital)
📱 09783666141 (Victoria Hospital)

🏥 No. (68), Taw Win Road, 9 Mile, Mayangone Township, Yangon.