Sleep Apnea Treatment in India
About Sleep Apnea
Key Highlights
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Comprehensive management by a specialist who understands the full-body impact of sleep disorders.Non-invasive diagnostic options, including convenient home sleep tests.Personalized treatment plans that address the root cause and associated health conditions.Significant improvement in sleep quality, daytime energy, and cognitive function.Reduced risk of serious long-term complications like heart attack, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.
Who is this surgery for?
- Loud, chronic snoring accompanied by witnessed pauses in breathing (apneas).
- Excessive daytime sleepiness, fatigue, or unrefreshing sleep despite adequate time in bed.
- Morning headaches, dry mouth, or sore throat upon waking.
- Difficulty concentrating, memory problems, or mood irritability.
- Diagnosis of hypertension, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, or type 2 diabetes, which are often linked to sleep apnea.
- High body mass index (BMI) or a neck circumference greater than 17 inches (men) / 16 inches (women).
How to prepare
- Maintain a sleep diary for 1-2 weeks, noting sleep times, wake times, and daytime symptoms.
- Provide a complete medical history and list of all current medications to your internist.
- For an in-lab sleep study, you may be asked to avoid caffeine and naps on the day of the test.
- Bring comfortable sleepwear and any personal items needed for overnight comfort.
- Discuss any concerns about claustrophobia or anxiety related to testing equipment with your doctor.
Risks & possible complications
- Diagnostic procedures like polysomnography are non-invasive and carry minimal physical risk.
- Potential for skin irritation or discomfort from sensors or CPAP mask fittings.
- Initial difficulty tolerating CPAP therapy, including nasal congestion, dryness, or mask leaks.
- If left untreated, sleep apnea significantly increases the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and metabolic syndrome.
- Rarely, surgical interventions (if recommended) carry standard surgical risks like infection or bleeding.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Diagnosis itself requires no recovery time. Recovery focuses on adapting to prescribed therapy.
- For CPAP users, a period of adjustment (1-4 weeks) is normal to get comfortable with the device.
- Follow-up appointments are crucial to monitor therapy effectiveness, adjust pressure settings, and address any side effects.
- Commit to recommended lifestyle changes such as weight management, regular exercise, and avoiding alcohol before bed.
- Improvement in daytime symptoms like sleepiness often occurs within the first few weeks of consistent therapy.
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Typical hospital stay:
0 days (outpatient) or 1 night (for in-lab sleep study)
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Expected recovery time:
N/A for diagnosis; 2-4 weeks for therapy adjustment
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering sleep apnea in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for sleep apnea in India include Manipal Hospital Ghaziabad, Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road, Manipal Hospital EM Bypass, Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, KMC Hospital Mangalore, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform sleep apnea. MediFyr helps you compare internal medicine specialists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for sleep apnea compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | USD 54 – USD 272 | 0 days (outpatient) or 1 night (for in-lab sleep study) | ~ N/A for diagnosis; 2-4 weeks for therapy adjustment | Know More |
| Turkey | USD 403 – USD 2,013 | 0 days (outpatient) or 1 night (for in-lab sleep study) | ~ N/A for diagnosis; 2-4 weeks for therapy adjustment | Know More |
Top hospitals for Sleep Apnea in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated internal medicine teams and experience managing patients undergoing sleep apnea.
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