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Snoring is the sound of air squeezing through a narrowed airway during sleep — at the nose, the soft palate, the tonsils, or the base of the tongue. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is when that narrowing closes completely, repeatedly, so breathing stops for seconds at a time and oxygen levels fall. It affects adults and children, and it is under-diagnosed in Pakistan.
Dr. Sajid’s assessment identifies the level of obstruction so treatment targets the actual cause rather than guessing.
History (ideally with your partner’s account), neck and BMI measurements, examination of the nose, palate, tonsils and jaw, and flexible nasal endoscopy to see the airway from inside. The Epworth sleepiness score grades daytime impact. A sleep study (home-based or in-lab polysomnography) confirms sleep apnea and its severity.
Surgery is chosen according to the level of obstruction found. Septoplasty and turbinate reduction when the nose is the problem. Adenotonsillectomy — curative for most children with OSA. Palatal procedures (radiofrequency, palatoplasty variants) for palate-level snoring in adults. Tongue-base reduction in selected cases. Surgery often aims to make CPAP tolerable or unnecessary.
Airway examined in clinic; sleepiness scored; sleep study arranged if apnea is suspected.
Home sleep test with a small monitor worn overnight, or in-lab study for complex cases. Results reviewed with you within days.
Simple snoring: nasal/lifestyle measures, then surgery if wanted. OSA: CPAP or device trial; surgery for anatomical blockage.
Day-case or one-night stay. Nasal surgery: 1 week recovery. Palate/tonsil surgery: 10–14 days of throat recovery.
Repeat sleep study 3 months after treatment to confirm improvement, especially before stopping CPAP.
Consultation: PKR 4000. Sleep study and surgical options are quoted in writing after the level of obstruction is identified.
Ready to get it sorted? Book a consultation with Dr. Sajid Iqbal at Horizon Hospital, Johar Town, Lahore — call 0321 4496160 or WhatsApp.
Simple snoring without apnea is mainly a social problem. Snoring with pauses in breathing, gasping or daytime sleepiness suggests sleep apnea, which raises the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke and road accidents — and is very treatable.
It can, when a specific blockage (nose, tonsils, palate) is found and corrected. Snoring from multiple levels or from weight responds less predictably; that is why the assessment comes first.
If there is any suspicion of sleep apnea, yes. It shows how severe the problem is and guides whether CPAP or surgery is appropriate. It is not needed for simple snoring with no other symptoms.
Occasional snoring with a cold is normal. Nightly snoring, mouth breathing, restless sleep or pauses in breathing are not — enlarged adenoids and tonsils are the usual cause and removal is highly effective.
For many with moderate–severe OSA, yes — much like glasses. Weight loss or surgery can reduce or remove the need in some patients; this is reviewed with a repeat sleep study.
Same-week appointments at Horizon Hospital, Johar Town, Lahore.
Timings: Mon – Thu 9pm – 10pm
Consultation Fee: PKR 4000
Dr. Sajid Iqbal, MBBS, MS-ENT, is a consultant ENT surgeon with 20+ years of experience treating patients in Lahore. Read his profile →
Clinic in Johar Town, Lahore, Mon – Thu 9pm-10pm