Pulmonology

A pulmonologist, or lung doctor, deals with lung and respiratory diseases.

A pulmonologist, or lung doctor, deals with lung and respiratory diseases.

The main problems and reasons for consulting a pulmonologist: bronchitis, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pneumonia, allergy, breathing disorders during sleep (snoring, sleep apnea), difficulty breathing (shortness of breath), prolonged cough, and wheezing.

You can see a pulmonologist or lung doctor without a referral. Reception financed by the Health Insurance Fund takes place only if there is a referral.

A sleep study is conducted to diagnose sleep disorders and is scheduled at a sleep doctor’s appointment. A sleep study is therefore preceded by a consultation with a sleep doctor. During a home sleep study, a number of events occurring while the patient is sleeping are monitored synchronously.

The study is carried out using a special device. The home sleep study is prepared during a nurse’s appointment together with the patient.

During the sleep study, physiological indicators that help diagnose sleep disorders are monitored:

  • heart activity, heart rate
  • respiratory movements and airflow velocity in the airways
  • the body’s oxygen supply
  • the presence and volume of snoring
  • changes in body posture and movement disturbances (on your back, stomach, right and left side)
  • if necessary, sleep stages with electroencephalography (EEG), heart function with electrocardiography (ECG), muscle activity with electromyography (EMG) and any other indicators.

How the examination is performed

  • A sleep nurse will show you how to use the sleep study device at home.
  • Using special sensors, the device is attached to your body overnight.
  • The study is painless and quiet. The device does not vibrate or otherwise disturb your sleep.
  • In some cases, questionnaires are also used to investigate your sleep.
  • You will need to return the device to the sleep nurse the day after the study.
  • The sleep doctor will then examine the data, interpret the results and prepare a summary.
  • The study is followed by a consultation with a sleep doctor, who will explain its results and the treatment options for the sleep disorder.

Symptoms and conditions for which the sleep study is recommended

  • loud snoring
  • fatigue or daytime sleepiness
  • signs of disrupted breathing during sleep
  • recurrent awakenings from sleep, restless sleep, waking up too early
  • body mass index (BMI) over 35 kg/m²
  • neck circumference greater than 43 cm for men or 40 cm for women
  • the family doctor has identified a facial anomaly, meaning that the lower jaw is in a posterior position compared to the upper jaw
  • history of hypertension treated with at least two different medications; history of myocardial infarction, cardiac arrhythmias, chronic heart failure, stroke

We provide this service

Confido Medical Centre
Veerenni 51, Tallinn

Price

Service
Price
Duration up to
Sleep doctor (somnologist) consultation
110 €
30 min

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