SLEEP · OSA
I snore loudly or breathing seems to stop during sleep.
Snoring is common; the important question is whether there are features suggesting sleep-disordered breathing.
Snoring · sleep-disordered breathing · obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)
ENT assessment considers nasal and upper-airway factors. Further sleep-related evaluation is selected according to the clinical picture.
At specialist depth, management may involve medical, device-based or surgical options depending on the cause and severity.
PATIENT GUIDE
When is snoring more than just snoring?
Snoring alone is common. Pauses in breathing, choking or gasping during sleep, disturbed sleep or other features can raise concern for sleep-disordered breathing. ENT assessment considers the nose and upper airway, with further sleep evaluation selected when appropriate.
Sleep symptomsUpper-airway assessmentSleep evaluation when indicatedCause-based treatment