General information for patients at Sachi Hospital, Maninagar, Ahmedabad. It is not a diagnosis or a promise of a particular result. Reviewed by the Sachi Hospital medical team · September 2026.
Why people come in
- Loud snoring
- Pauses in breathing reported by a partner or parent
- Morning headache or unrefreshing sleep
- A child who snores and mouth-breathes
Possible causes
Nasal blockage, a heavy soft palate, large tonsils or adenoids, and weight can all contribute. More than one factor is common.
How this is assessed
The airway is examined. A sleep study is the way to confirm apnea in adults when the history suggests it. Not every snorer needs a study or an operation.
Treatment options
- Treatment of nasal allergy or septal blockage when that is the driver
- Tonsil or adenoid surgery in selected children
- Advice to confirm apnea properly before any sleep surgery in adults
Diagnosis and treatment depend on an individual consultation. A page cannot decide that you need a procedure.
When to seek urgent care
- A child with pauses in breathing and distress at night
- Trouble breathing, or swelling around the eye with fever
Call +91 90810 99957. Do not use the website form for these symptoms.
What to expect at the visit
If someone has watched you sleep, bring what they noticed, including pauses and gasping.
Doctor: Dr. Dipen Thakkar, ENT Surgeon. Department page