It is advisable to consult a specialist when the first symptoms suggesting sleep-related breathing disorders appear. These most commonly include loud snoring, pauses in breathing noticed by family members, and frequent night-time awakenings. In such situations, one may suspect the development of sleep apnoea and its symptoms, which often worsen gradually.

During the day, you may experience chronic fatigue, drowsiness, a loss of concentration and memory problems. Morning headaches, a dry mouth and a feeling of not having had enough sleep despite having slept for a sufficient length of time are also cause for concern. These symptoms affect day-to-day functioning and can lead to serious health complications, such as high blood pressure or heart disease.

Early diagnosis, such as a sleep study, allows a condition to be quickly confirmed or ruled out, and effective treatment to be started. The sooner a patient sees a specialist, the better the prognosis.