A state of periodic airway obstruction during sleep that causes intermittent breathing stops, either complete (Apnea: occurs when respiratory arrest lasts for >10 seconds), or partial (hypoapnea: a state of airflow reduction of about 30%, lasting 10 seconds and there is a 4% decrease in blood oxygen saturation).

Sleep disorders: decreased short-term memory, work and motor vehicle accidents, loss of energy throughout the day, morning headaches, weight gain, mood disorders and depression, impotence and decreased sexual intercourse

Hypertension: which will increase the risk for heart arrhythmia, heart attack, stroke and stress on the cardiovascular system because OSA causes the heart and lungs to work hard.

Sleep test is an examination used to assess the quality of sleep and detect the presence or absence of sleep apnea. The sleep test used at BIMC Nusa Dua uses 5 recording components consisting of breathing rhythm, breathing rate, snoring, blood oxygen saturation level, and heart rhythm to accurately diagnose sleep apnea and its severity.

If there is snoring loud enough to disturb your sleep or others:

• Waking up gasping or choking
• Breathing stops during sleep
• Experiencing excessive daytime sleepiness (which can cause you to fall asleep at work, watching television or even while driving a vehicle)
• Excessive fatigue
• Frequent feeling of fainting (Pre-syncope)