Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) | NUH Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery

Snoring may be a sign of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). OSA is a sleep disorder characterised by repeated breathing interruptions during sleep, which can lead to a drop in oxygen levels. In Singapore, about one-third of the population is affected by moderate to severe OSA. Watch on as Dr Crystal Cheong, a Consultant at the Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, explains what is OSA, how it is diagnosed and treated. She also addresses frequently asked questions on various treatment options. Read more about hypoglossal nerve stimulation here: https://www.nuh.com.sg/care-at-nuh/specialties/otolaryngology-head-and-neck-surgery/hypoglossal-nerve-stimulation Find out more about ENT-related services at: https://www.nuh.com.sg/care-at-nuh/specialties/otolaryngology-head-and-neck-surgery 00:00 - Introduction 00:30 - Why do we snore? 01:09 - What is obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)? 01:42 - How is OSA diagnosed? 02:22 - How is OSA treated? 04:33 - FAQs Brought to you by the Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery. #NUHOtolaryngology #ENT #NUHENT #OSA #SleepApnoea #SleepApnea #Apnoea #Apnea For an appointment with NUH, visit https://www.nuh.com.sg/patients-visitors/Appointments/Pages/default.aspx Follow NUH on social media: Subscribe to NUH's Youtube channel and visit us at https://www.nuh.com.sg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NationalUniversityHospital Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nuhig/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-university-hospital About National University Hospital (NUH) (Singapore): NUH is Singapore's major tertiary hospital and referral centre with over 50 medical, surgical and dental specialties. It is the only public hospital in Singapore to offer a comprehensive suite of specialist care for adults, women and children as well as paediatric kidney and liver transplant programme, in addition to kidney, liver and pancreas transplantations for adults.