Sleep Health Programme
Good sleep is a fundamental aspect of our health and well-being, yet it's often ignored. Good sleep is essential for physical and mental health, as well as your overall productivity. The AKUH Sleep Health Programme offers a comprehensive approach to diagnosing and treating sleep disorders, ensuring you get the restful sleep you deserve.
Conditions We Treat
We specialise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of sleep disorders, including:
- Insomnia: Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or both.
- Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA): A condition where breathing is repeatedly interrupted during sleep.
- Obesity-associated hypoventilation syndrome (OHS): A condition in which poor breathing leads to decreased oxygen levels and increased carbon dioxide.
- Narcolepsy: A disorder characterised by excessive daytime sleepiness.
- Restless legs syndrome (RLS): A neurological disorder marked by an irresistible urge to move the legs.
- Sleep disorders in children: Sleep problems specific to children, including sleep apnea, night terrors, and sleepwalking.
Our Services
Our programme offers a comprehensive range of services to meet the needs of each patient:
- Comprehensive sleep evaluation: A thorough assessment to identify the underlying cause of sleep problems.
- Polysomnography: A sleep study that monitors sleep patterns, brain activity, heart rate, and breathing.
- CPAP/BiPAP therapy: Treatment for OSA and OHS using a machine that delivers pressurised air to keep the airways open.
- Behavioural therapy: Techniques to improve sleep habits and address underlying psychological factors.
- Medication management: Prescription of medications as needed to treat sleep disorders.
Our Multidisciplinary Team
Our services are delivered by a team of dedicated healthcare professionals, including:
- Sleep medicine specialists: Physicians with specialised training in diagnosing and treating sleep disorders.
- Pulmonologists: Doctors who specialise in lung and respiratory care and oversee sleep disorders related to breathing.
- Neurologists: Doctors who specialise in diagnosing and treating disorders of the brain and nervous system, for sleep problems related to these organs.
- Sleep technologists: Technicians who conduct sleep studies and monitor patients during the night.
- Psychologists and psychiatrists: Mental health experts who address psychological factors contributing to sleep problems.
To learn more about our highly trained and skilled experts, search on Find a Doctor under the specialities of Pulmonology and Neurology.
If you're struggling with sleep, don't hesitate to consult with our sleep specialists. We're committed to helping you achieve a restful night's sleep and improve your overall health.
