Private Sleep Clinic In London

Sleep apnoea is when your airways are blocked during sleep. Symptoms include heavy snoring and waking up feeling like you are gasping or choking.

Insomnia is a broad term and includes sleep-onset insomnia (inability to fall asleep), sleep-maintained insomnia (inability to stay asleep) and mixed insomnia (a combination of the two).

If you suffer from this disorder, your body may remain active during REM sleep. You may act out or vocalise your vivid dreams.

Sleepwalking is a disorder in which a person walks or does other activities while remaining asleep. Your eyes may be open, and you may talk while sleepwalking but you are not awake. This usually occurs during deep sleep.

PLMD is a rare sleep disorder that is characterised by repetitive lower limb twitches, cramps or jerks during sleep. The movements often disrupt sleep, resulting in tiredness throughout the day.

When you suffer from narcolepsy, you feel exhausted no matter how much sleep you get during the night. You may fall asleep very suddenly, regardless of where you are or what you are doing.

We designed this oxygen sleep study for people that may suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA). We apply a small clip on the finger or a small cannula in the nose whilst sleeping to monitor oxygen levels and heart rate during the night. The study lasts up to two nights and the sleep team can analyse results and recommend OSA treatment if needed.

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is offered for people that are diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnoea. CPAP requires a mask that is placed over the face that delivers oxygen during sleep. This ensures that the air pressure of the device keeps airways open throughout the night leading to a more comfortable sleep.

Polysomnography (PSG) involves an overnight stay in hospital to measure variables which are associated with sleep using sticker pads that measure brain waves, eye and muscle movements when both awake and during sleep. We combine this information with information from the overnight oximetry test and information from a light band on the chest to measure breathing. This comprehensive review of your sleep allows the diagnosis of several disorders.

The multiple sleep latency tests (MSLTs) are performed overnight after a polysomnography (PSG). A consultant will decide if this test is necessary as not all patients will require this test. MSLTs investigate daytime sleepiness (narcolepsy). You will keep sensors, which are used throughout your PSG and will be given the opportunity to have a nap during the day.