Sleep Disorders

Best Hospital for Treatment of Sleep Disorder in Delhi

The Sleep Disorder Unit at BLK-Max is a part of the Centre for Chest & Respiratory Diseases. It aims to provide proficient, convenient and comprehensive sleep health treatment to meet the needs of every patient under its care.The team of professional experts offer the most comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services for evaluation, treatment and education of patients with sleep disorders. The Unit runs a dedicated Snoring and Sleep Apnoea Clinic that offers treatment options as well as counselling for patients with sleeping disorders.

Which Conditions Are Treated Under the Sleep Disorder Unit at BLK-Max?

Some of the major conditions that are treated under the Sleep Disorder Unit include:

Insomnia
Narcolepsy
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
Sleep Deprivation
Sleepwalking (Parasomnia)
Sleep Disordered Breathing and Snoring
Sleep Movement Disorders
Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome (Circadian rhythm sleep disorders)
Excessive Sleepiness Idiopathic Hypersomnia (Daytime sleepiness)

Who Is a Right Candidate for Sleep Disorder Treatment?

Patients who experience sleep disorder or any one of the conditions below are the right candidate for the treatment.

Snoring
Excessive sleepiness during the day
Morning headaches
Not waking up fresh
Suspected fits at night
Unspecified sleep problems
Difficulty initiating sleep or staying asleep
Sleep Apnoea
The uncontrollable urge to sleep (associated with vivid dreams, muscle weakness, etc.)
Abnormal limb movements during sleep (most often kicking off the lower legs or feet)
Abnormal behavior during sleep (flailing limbs, yelling, large movement, etc.)
Memory or concentration difficulties during the day
Diagnosed with congestive heart failure
Sleep pattern problems (such as shift work disorder or regular overseas travel)

What Is The Process For Sleep Study?

The patient has to go through a pre-procedure evaluation including consultation with ENT to ascertain any local pathology. The Sleep Study is performed in two stages- the first stage is diagnostic which involves confirmation of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) in the patient. Subsequent to confirmation of OSA in patient, the second stageis planned wherein titration is performed with CPAP / BiPAP. This helps in identifying whether patient will be benefitted with CPAP / BiPAP and what pressure setting is required to get optimum results. Detailed report of the sleep study is furnished after 24 hours of sleep study.

Instructions for Sleep Study

Diagnostic Polysomnography is done to diagnose sleep disorder breathing like Obstructive Sleep Apnoea, Central Apnoea, RERA etc.
Titration study with CPAP / BiPAP is done in patients who are diagnosed with sleep disorder
Split night study i.e. PSG with CPAP titration may be done depending on the history and the certainty of particular diagnosis
Patient should come for the study after taking dinner, routine medications except sleeping pills or any form of sedatives / anti allergic medications.
Patient should bring night clothes in which he / she is comfortable during sleep study
Patient will be received by the technician whose number will be provided before the study
No attendant will be allowed to stay in sleep lab during sleep study.
Male patient should shave his beard on the day of sleep study.
Avoid usage of cream or lubrication on face.
Headgear such as turban / pagdi have to be removed before the sleep study
Hair should be washed with shampoo and no hair oil should be applied on the day of sleep study
Patient will be relieved in the morning after completion of study
Report can be collected after a day from the respiratory OPD

What Are The Various Procedures Involved In The Treatment of Sleep Disorders?

Some of the major procedures used to treat sleep disorders include:

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Therapy - Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) is the most common universally effective treatment for sleep apnoea. The process involves the use of a CPAP pump to prevent repetitive upper airway collapse. It applies a continuous flow of air to the airway and creates an air cushion in the throat in order to ensure normal respiration.
Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT)- MSLT is also known as day nap study wherein tests are performed to assess daytime sleepiness. The test examines how quickly a patient falls asleep during daytime in a quiet environment. MSLT is the standard tool used to diagnose idiopathic hypersomnia and narcolepsy.
Maintenance of Wakefulness Testing (MWT)- The tests are done on a patient to determine the patient's ability to stay awake during the day. The tests indicate how well a patient is able to stay alert during daytime in a quiet environment.
Overnight Diagnostic Polysomnogram (PSG) or Sleep Study- It is one of the most common types of sleep studies. It records various data during the study which include:
1. Brain waves
2. Oxygen level in the blood
3. Heart rate
4. Breathing
5. Eye and leg movements