Snoring Treatment in Hyderabad
City Chest Clinic, Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad|Dr. S.A. Rafi, Consultant Pulmonologist
Snoring happens when the airway at the back of the throat narrows during sleep and the soft tissues vibrate. Occasional light snoring is common and usually harmless. Loud, nightly snoring, especially with pauses in breathing or daytime sleepiness, can be a sign of obstructive sleep apnea, which affects the heart, blood pressure and blood sugar.
When snoring needs a specialist
- Loud snoring most nights that disturbs others
- Pauses in breathing, choking or gasping noticed by a partner
- Feeling unrefreshed in the morning or sleepy during the day
- Morning headaches, dry mouth or poor concentration
- High blood pressure, diabetes or weight gain alongside snoring
- Waking often at night to pass urine
If any of these apply to you, book an evening consultation at City Chest Clinic, Mehdipatnam. Bring all previous reports, X-rays and your current medicines or inhalers.
Finding the cause of snoring
- A detailed sleep history, ideally with input from your bed partner.
- Examination of the nose, throat, jaw and neck.
- A sleep study (home or in-hospital) to check whether breathing stops during sleep.
- Review of factors such as weight, alcohol, sedatives, sleeping position and nasal blockage.
Treatment options
- Lifestyle measures: weight reduction, avoiding alcohol and sedatives near bedtime, and side-sleeping.
- Treating nasal allergy or blockage.
- CPAP therapy when the sleep study confirms obstructive sleep apnea.
- Oral appliances or ENT referral in selected patients.
Do not drive or operate machinery if you feel drowsy during the day. Untreated sleep apnea increases the risk of accidents.
Where and when to consult
832/2, House No.12, Sai Suchi Towers, Opposite Canara Bank,
Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad, Telangana 500006
Snoring Treatment — frequently asked questions
Is snoring dangerous?
Simple snoring is usually not dangerous, but loud snoring with breathing pauses or daytime sleepiness may be sleep apnea, which should be tested and treated.
Do I need a sleep study for snoring?
A sleep study is advised when snoring comes with breathing pauses, daytime sleepiness, high blood pressure or other warning signs. Your doctor will advise after the consultation.
How do I book a snoring consultation?
Call or WhatsApp +91 81215 09229 for an evening appointment at City Chest Clinic, Mehdipatnam. If possible, bring your partner or a phone recording of your snoring.
MBBS, MD (Pulmonary Medicine), MS Clin Inf (USA), Fellowship (USA). Director of City Chest Clinic, Mehdipatnam and Chief Consultant Pulmonologist & Sleep Specialist at KIMS Hospitals, Gachibowli.
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