Sleep related breathing disorder is a prevalent medical condition affecting up to 2 - 4% of the adult population. Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) is the most common condition in sleep disordered breathing, it affects 4% of males and 2% of females among the middle-aged population as well as 25% of the elderly. Unfortunately, it remains largely under-diagnosed and under-treated in the community. Our Sleep Apnoea Clinic & Laboratory comes with the new state-of-the-art equipment and techniques like the Polysomnography System and the Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) treatment, which help doctors to deliver accurate diagnosis and treatment.

OSA is a recognized contributing factor for hypertension, ischaemic heart disease, stroke, heart failure, nocturnal arrhythmia and sudden cardiac death. Symptoms of sleep apnoea syndrome include:

	habitual snoring
	excessive daytime sleepiness
	witnessed apnoea and choking during sleep
	increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality

Our Sleep Apnoea Service include:

	Consultations by specialist physician
	State-of-the-art Polysomnography System for diagnostic study
	Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) titration

Diagnosis Overnight Polysomnography which records EEG, EOG, chin & leg EMG, ECG, nasal airflow, abdominal and chest wall movements and digital oximetry.

Treatment Treatment is carried out by nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP). Surgical intervention to correct nasal obstruction, remove redundant palatal tissues, tonsils and adenoids are sometimes indicated.

For enquiries and appointments, please contact us at:
Outpatient Department

Address	:	G/F, Block B, Hong Kong Baptist Hospital
Telephone	:	2339 8941
Fax	:	2338 5394