OSA is a sleep disorder characterized by repeated episodes of partial or complete obstruction of the upper airway during sleep. This obstruction leads to interrupted breathing, snoring, and even brief awakenings throughout the night. Symptoms include excessive daytime sleepiness, loud snoring, gasping or choking during sleep, morning headaches, difficulty concentrating, and irritability. Read Less

Snoring is a common sleep-related sound caused by the vibration of relaxed throat tissues during sleep. While snoring itself is not always a serious concern, it can be indicative of underlying sleep-disordered breathing. Symptoms include loud and persistent snoring, daytime sleepiness, and impaired sleep quality for both the snorer and their sleep partner. Read Less

Chronic nasal congestion can hinder proper airflow during sleep, leading to breathing difficulties and disrupted sleep. Symptoms include difficulty breathing through the nose, snoring, sleep disruptions, and daytime fatigue. Read Less

Conditions affecting the voice and swallowing mechanisms can worsen during sleep, leading to discomfort and sleep disturbances. Symptoms include throat discomfort, hoarseness, coughing, difficulty swallowing, and voice changes.Read Less

Children can also experience sleep-related issues, such as sleep-disordered breathing and recurrent tonsillitis or adenoiditis. Symptoms include snoring, restless sleep, bedwetting, daytime sleepiness, and difficulty concentrating. Otolaryngologist assess and manage sleep-related issues in children, including the removal of enlarged tonsils and adenoids if they contribute to breathing difficulties. Read Less