Snoring/OSA (Specialists)
An
Otolaryngologist
(or
Ear, Nose and Throat
Doctor or
ENT
) can help you to determine the source of your
snoring
. Snoring may be a sign the more serious condition known as
obstructive sleep apnoea
(
OSA
). A sleep study (polysomnogram) is often used to confirm OSA. OSA is characterized by multiple episodes of breathing pauses greater than 10 seconds at a time, due to upper airway narrowing or collapse.
Apnoea
patients may experience 30 to 300 such events per night. Factors that increase the risk of OSA include: shape of the palate or airway; large tonsils and adenoids in children, weight. OSA may lead to tiredness, leg swelling; depression; and hyperactive behaviour, especially in children. Untreated obstructive sleep apnea increases the risk of developing heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, and many other medical problems. Continuous positive airway pressure
(CPAP)
is a common treatment.
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Head & Neck surgery including neck lumps, salivary gland, head & neck cancer, head & neck skin lesions, thyroid, & oral/pharyngeal/laryngeal tumour/lesion surgery . . . .
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Respiratory Medicine, including: Asthma, COPD, Chronic Cough & Bronchiectasis. Sleep Medicine . . . .
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Dr Andrew Cho offers comprehensive, expert assessment in the management and treatment of general ENT and Head & Neck condition. . . .
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General Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, Voice & Swallowing Disorders, Nasal & Sinus Disease . . .
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Cathy Ferguson is trained in general otolaryngology. She has a special interest in head and neck surgery, in particular thyroid and parotid surgery . . .
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I work as a Paediatric Otolaryngologist. I have a special interest in airway problems including disorders of the voice, breathing (stridor), snoring, sleep apnea. . . .
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Adult & Paediatric Ear, Nose, Throat, Head & Neck Surgery; Facial Plastic Surgery; Cosmetic Facial Surgery; Skin Cancer & Reconstruction; Snoring/OSA . . . .
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Paediatric ENT, General ENT including Snoring & Sleep Apnoea disorders & broad range of Otology & Rhinology diseases affecting paediatric & adult patients . . . .
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Voice & Swallowing Disorders, Airway Stenosis, Head & Neck Cancer, Neck Lumps, Parotid & Salivary Gland Surgery, Thyroid Surgery, General ENT, Paediatric ENT, Transoral Robotic Surgery . . . .
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We provide specialist physician consultations for a full range of sleep and respiratory disorders. . . .
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All sleep medicine: obstructive sleep apnoea, insomnia, parasomnias (confusional arousal, REM behaviour disorder, night terror), restless leg syndrome. . . .
