ENT, FACIAL PLASTICS & SLEEP DISORDERS

Snoring & Sleep Apnoea

Snoring is a common problem. 10% of children snore, and with advancing age approximately 60% of men, and 40% of women do too. However, snoring volumes can vary greatly and lie between 17dB (comparable to the low hum of a refrigerator) to over 90dB in rare cases (the volume of a jackhammer). This level of noise will stop the person next to the snorer from having a good night’s sleep, which can lead to relationship problems as sleep is so essential to overall well-being. It can even disturb people in neighbouring apartments, although the snorer is usually blissfully unaware of how loud they are being.

When snoring does not disturb the pattern of breathing nor the quality of sleep, it is called primary snoring. This is not harmful for the snorer. If a person snores very heavily, it may reduce oxygen intake and as a result, interfere with sleep. This is called obstructive snoring.

Sleep disorders like snoring are treatable.

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Snoring & Sleep Apnoea Treatment

If the oxygen intake dips very low during normal sleep, or breathing is completely interrupted resulting in breath-holding, it is known as Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Syndrome (OSAS). OSAS may cause serious adverse health problems such as hypertension, cardiovascular disorders, daytime fatigue and a tendency to fall asleep resulting in an increased risk of accidents.

A multidisciplinary approach is necessary to diagnose a sleeping disorder. I provide consultation to diagnose and treat such conditions. The type of treatment required is unique to each patient. I will schedule customised therapy only after confirming diagnosis and performing a sleep endoscopy if required (to assess the airway dynamically). I often attend world-leading experts’ facilities in order to constantly keep up to date with the latest management and surgical techniques, and within this field I have visited Prof. R. Capasso and Prof. S. Liu at the world’s largest and most renowned clinic for sleep medicine, the Stanford Centre for Sleep Sciences and Medicine at the Stanford School of Medicine in California.

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    “My experience with mr blast was excellent. I saw him for an initial consultation due to breathing problems and he recommended a functional septoplasty with turbinate reduction, but emphasised that it was my decision…he explained the surgery and recovery process thoroughly, including possible complications and the practices he uses to mitigate these, so I felt I was in very safe hands throughout…My breathing has improved vastly since, as well as secondary issues such as sleep. I am very thankful to mr bast and i recommend him highly!”

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    “Mr bast is professional, knowledgeable and honest. He takes great care of his patients and goes above and beyond to make sure the procedure and healing leads to a natural, functional and aesthetically pleasing result. I felt understood, safe and comfortable at all times.”

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    “Dr Bast and his team are extremely efficient, friendly and professional. From the moment of enquiry, consultations, surgery and post surgery follow up the service and bedside manner is exceptional. Dr Bast considers your requirements and sets real expectations about what can be achieved whilst working closely with you. I could not recommend highly enough and I am very happy with the outcome. A very experience, knowledgeable and highly skilled surgeon.”