Specialist Treatment for Snoring, Sleep Apnoea and Airway Disorders
Expert diagnosis, targeted treatment and evidence-based care for sleep-related breathing problems.
Understanding your airway is the first step toward better sleep
Snoring and sleep apnoea are often caused by multiple points of narrowing in the nose, throat or airway. As a Consultant ENT and Sleep Surgeon, Mr Ryan Cheong provides a comprehensive approach to diagnosis and treatment — combining ENT examination, sleep studies and, when appropriate, Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE).
This page gives a clear overview of the treatments available, with links to detailed information on each option.
Snoring
Snoring is the sound created when airflow becomes partially blocked during sleep and causes soft tissue in the nose or throat to vibrate.
Although many people snore occasionally, persistent or loud snoring often suggests a deeper issue with nighttime breathing. It can disrupt your sleep, disturb partners, and sometimes signal an underlying condition such as obstructive sleep apnoea. Snoring may also worsen over time as anatomy, weight, or airway tone changes.
Why does snoring happen?
How do we diagnose snoring?
What are the treatment options for snoring?
Sleep Apnoea Treatment
Sleep apnoea is a condition in which the airway repeatedly collapses during sleep, causing pauses in breathing and fragmented sleep.
These breathing pauses can occur dozens of times per hour, lowering oxygen levels and forcing the body to repeatedly “wake up” to restore airflow. This leads to daytime fatigue, poor concentration, morning headaches and long-term cardiovascular risks.
Why does sleep apnoea develop?
How do we diagnose sleep apnoea?
What are the treatment options for sleep apnoea?
Hypoglossal Nerve Implants
Hypoglossal nerve implants are implanted medical devices that treat sleep apnoea by stimulating the tongue muscles to keep the airway open during sleep.
They work by synchronising with each breath, gently activating the hypoglossal nerve so the tongue moves forward and airway collapse is prevented. They offer a quiet, mask-free alternative to CPAP.
Who are Hypoglossal Nerve Implants implants suitable for?
How do we assess whether an implant is appropriate?
What implant options are available?
ENT Surgery
ENT sleep surgery is a group of procedures designed to improve airflow by treating structural obstruction in the nose, throat and tongue base.
These procedures help reduce snoring, improve CPAP tolerance or treat sleep apnoea when anatomy plays a major role. Surgery is not used for everyone — only when clearly beneficial.
Why might ENT surgery be needed?
How do we decide whether surgery is appropriate?
What surgical options are available?
Sleep Studies
A sleep study is an overnight test that measures breathing, snoring, oxygen levels and sleep disruption to diagnose sleep-related breathing disorders.
It provides objective data on how well you breathe during sleep and whether snoring or apnoeas are present.
Why might I need a sleep study?
How is a sleep study performed?
What happens after the sleep study?
Assess Your Risk of Sleep Apnoea
The STOP-BANG questionnaire is a short screening tool that helps identify whether you may be at risk of obstructive sleep apnoea. It looks at snoring, daytime tiredness, breathing during sleep and common risk factors.
It does not provide a diagnosis, but can help indicate whether further assessment, such as a sleep study, may be appropriate.
Take the Next Step Towards Better Sleep
Schedule a consultation with Mr Ryan Cheong to understand your symptoms and explore appropriate treatment options.