{"id":1106,"date":"2025-05-22T09:09:41","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T08:09:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lungenzentrum-winterthur.ch\/sleep-associated-breathing-disorders-obstructive-sleep-apnoea\/"},"modified":"2025-06-12T08:41:28","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T07:41:28","slug":"sleep-associated-breathing-disorders-obstructive-sleep-apnoea","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lungenzentrum-winterthur.ch\/en\/sleep-associated-breathing-disorders-obstructive-sleep-apnoea\/","title":{"rendered":"Sleep-associated breathing disorders – Obstructive sleep apnoea"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Medical Conditions in focus<\/h1>\n

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Sleep disordered breathing – Obstructive sleep apnoea<\/h2>\n

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Sleep disordered breathing, in particular obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), are widespread and can significantly impair the quality of sleep. In OSA, the upper airways are repeatedly constricted or blocked during sleep, which leads to breathing pauses (apnoea) and brief awakenings. These disrupt sleep and often lead to daytime tiredness, difficulty concentrating and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. <\/p>\n

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Assessment and diagnosis<\/h3>\n

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To assess sleep disordered breathing, we offer respiratory polygraphy – a sleep study that can be performed at home. A portable device records parameters such as respiratory flow, oxygen saturation, breathing patterns and heart rate during sleep. The results help us to diagnose and understand the extent of the sleep apnoea. <\/p>\n

In special cases a more comprehensive examination in the sleep lab is required that also records brain waves, eye movements and muscle activity in order to analyse sleep and breathing disorders even more precisely. <\/p>\n

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Treatment options<\/h3>\n

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The treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea depends on the severity of the condition. The following options are available: <\/p>\n