Do you or your partner snore loudly at night? Do you wake up feeling tired despite 7–8 hours of sleep? You may be dealing with sleep apnea, a serious but treatable condition. At RK Chest Super Specialty Hospital, our pulmonary experts help diagnose and treat sleep disorders, ensuring restful sleep and healthy lungs.
💤 What Is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder where your breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. The most common type is Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), where the throat muscles intermittently relax and block the airway.
🔊 Is Snoring Always a Sign of Sleep Apnea?
Not always—but loud, frequent snoring is often a key symptom. Especially if it’s followed by gasping or choking sounds, it’s time to seek medical advice.
⚠️ Common Symptoms of Sleep Apnea
- Loud snoring
- Waking up choking or gasping
- Morning headaches
- Dry mouth on waking
- Daytime fatigue or sleepiness
- Trouble concentrating
- Mood swings or irritability
- Insomnia or restless sleep
💡 Who Is at Risk?
- Overweight or obese individuals
- People with large necks or tonsils
- Smokers and alcohol users
- Family history of sleep apnea
- Men over 40
- People with nasal congestion or deviated septum
🧪 How We Diagnose Sleep Apnea at RK Hospital
We perform:
- Sleep study (Polysomnography)
- Home sleep tests (for mild/moderate cases)
- Oxygen saturation monitoring
- Airway and lung evaluations
💊 Treatment Options for Sleep Apnea
At RK Chest Hospital, our sleep apnea treatment includes:
✅ Lifestyle changes – weight loss, avoiding alcohol
✅ CPAP therapy – Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
✅ Oral appliances – to keep airway open
✅ Surgery – in select anatomical blockage cases
🛡️ Why You Shouldn’t Ignore It
Untreated sleep apnea can lead to:
- High blood pressure
- Heart disease
- Stroke
- Type 2 diabetes
- Dangerous daytime drowsiness (accidents)
✅ Conclusion
Snoring is more than a noise—it may be your body signaling a breathing disorder. If you or a loved one experience these symptoms, visit RK Chest Super Specialty Hospital. We’re here to help you breathe easier and sleep better.