Snoring and breathing pauses
Loud snoring, gasping or pauses noticed by a partner may suggest obstructive sleep apnoea, though snoring alone does not confirm it.
Understand sleep apnoea →Sleep Medicine in Lahore
Australian Polyclinic · DHA Phase 5, Lahore
Sleep concerns deserve a proper conversation.
Snoring, difficulty sleeping and daytime tiredness can have different causes. Dr G Sarwar Chaudhry assesses your symptoms and recommends the next step, whether that means advice, treatment review, a sleep study or another specialist assessment.
Reasons to seek advice
Sleep problems we assess
A symptom does not always point to one diagnosis. Start with the concern you recognise; a consultation can help identify what needs investigating.
Difficulty sleeping
Taking a long time to fall asleep, waking often or waking too early deserves a review of sleep patterns, health, medicines and possible contributing conditions.
Excessive daytime sleepiness
Feeling sleepy despite adequate time in bed can reflect disrupted sleep, insufficient sleep, medication effects or a less common sleep disorder.
Restless legs and limb movements
An urge to move the legs in the evening, or movements noticed during sleep, can interfere with sleep and may call for targeted assessment.
Shift work and body-clock problems
Sleep timing that conflicts with work or daily life may benefit from a review of your schedule, habits and other causes of poor sleep.
Unusual events during sleep
Sleepwalking, dream enactment or other concerning night-time behaviour should be discussed with a clinician, particularly if there is a risk of injury.
Sleep-related breathing problems can also be more complex than obstructive sleep apnoea. Dr Sarwar can review your history and existing results and advise whether further testing or referral is appropriate.
How care works
From symptoms to a clear next step
Talk through the problem
We review sleep habits, medical conditions, medicines, daytime symptoms and observations from anyone who shares your room.
Choose an assessment
Some concerns are assessed mainly through history. Where appropriate, a Level 2 home sleep study can record sleep and breathing overnight.
Discuss the plan
Dr Sarwar explains the findings and next steps, which may include treatment, CPAP support, another investigation or referral.
A sleep study is not needed for every sleep problem. Its usefulness depends on the symptoms and the clinical question; a home study may not be sufficient for every patient.
Clinical services
Consultation, testing and follow-up
Our Australian Sleep Diagnostic Laboratory explains the Level 2 home sleep study, what it records and how results are reviewed. It is the place to start if your doctor has recommended a study or you want to understand how testing works.
If you already use CPAP or APAP, a review can address mask fit, air leaks, comfort, dryness, available device data and ongoing symptoms. Read our first-month CPAP guide.
Sleep physician · DHA Phase 5, Lahore
Arrange a sleep consultation
Dr G Sarwar Chaudhry, MBBS, FRACP (Australia), FCCP (USA), sees patients for sleep and breathing concerns at Australian Polyclinic. Bring previous sleep study results, a medicine list and CPAP reports if you have them.
First Floor, Building 19, CCA, DHA Phase 5, Lahore. Clinic: Monday–Saturday, 2–9 pm. Dr Sarwar’s consultations: 4–8 pm. Call 0311 057 3333.