Sleep Disorders
Sleep disorders affect people of all ages, and it is estimated that they impact approximately 40% of the Australian community. Our sleep doctor, Hamna Sahi will be joining the clinic from March 2021 and is a fully qualified sleep specialist who is adept at investigating and treating patients suffering from sleep disorders. Dr Sahi is also able to arrange sleep studies through affiliations with both public and private facilities.
Sleep deprivation impairs cognitive abilities that can result in physical harm, including death and has been found to be akin to drink-driving. In addition it can cause chronic health illnesses such as obesity, depression, and heart disease.
Some sleep disorders that people may suffer from include:
Excessive tiredness
Snoring
Narcolepsy
Cataplexy
Sleep paralysis
Hypnagogia
Insomnia
Restless legs syndrome (RLS)
Parasomnias
Sleep apnoea
Respiratory Disorders
Chronic respiratory conditions affect approximately one-third of Australians. The broad symptoms include wheezing, shortness of breath, tightness in the chest, and coughing.
Our respiratory physician provides visiting patients to our Epping practice with diagnosis, treatment and prevention of breathing conditions.
Some respiration disorders include:
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Asthma
Pneumonia
Bronchitis
Sputum
Lung cancer
Pneumothorax
Chronic cough
- Allergic rhinitis (Hay fever)
Dr Hamna Sahi is joining Epping Family Medical and Specialist Centre from March 2021 as our in-house Sleep and Respiratory Physician. So, if you are suffering from any respiratory or sleep disorders, book an appointment for a consultation with Dr Sahi, so that she may investigate and determine an appropriate treatment for your condition.
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