Roncopathy & Sleep Apnea in Palamós
Diagnosis and treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.
In short
Clínica Eupnea offers Roncopathy & Sleep Apnea in Palamós (Baix Empordà, Girona, Spain), with Dr Berta Avilés, specialist in Pulmonology. Diagnosis and treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.
Passeig del Mar, 41, Baixos — 17230 Palamós, Girona. Appointments on +34 872 21 75 91, Monday to Friday 09:00–13:30 and 15:30–19:30.
Comprehensive Sleep Disorder Care
Roncopathy (chronic snoring) and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) are common but often underdiagnosed conditions that significantly impact quality of life and overall health. At Clinica Eupnea, we provide a complete diagnostic and therapeutic approach to these sleep-related breathing disorders.
Diagnosis
- Clinical assessment and sleep history evaluation
- Nocturnal respiratory polygraphy (home-based sleep study)
- Pulse oximetry monitoring
- ENT evaluation when indicated
- Epworth Sleepiness Scale assessment
Treatment Options
- CPAP/BiPAP therapy and device fitting
- Mandibular advancement devices
- Positional therapy
- Weight management programme
- Lifestyle modification counselling
- Surgical referral when appropriate
Why Is Treatment Important?
Untreated sleep apnea increases the risk of hypertension, heart disease, stroke, diabetes and traffic accidents due to daytime drowsiness. Early diagnosis and proper treatment dramatically improve both symptoms and long-term health outcomes.
FAQs About Snoring and Sleep Apnoea in Palamós
Snoring occurs from vibration of soft throat tissues when air doesn't flow freely.
Simple snoring is harmless. Sleep apnoea involves repeated breathing pauses with health risks.
With home respiratory polygraphy measuring the apnoea-hypopnoea index (AHI).
Hypertension, cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes and accidents from sleepiness.
A device keeping airways open during sleep with air pressure. >95% efficacy for moderate-severe apnoea.
Yes: mandibular advancement devices, ENT surgery, weight loss and myofunctional therapy.
It can resolve with significant weight loss or anatomical correction. Otherwise, effectively controlled with treatment.
Yes, 2-4% from adenotonsillar hypertrophy. Treatment is usually surgical.