Sleep apnoea is a common but frequently undiagnosed condition. A professionally monitored sleep study at a private hospital in Singapore or Hong Kong can cost 2 to 4 times more than at FV Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City. Sondax handles scheduling, transfers, and support in English so you can focus on getting answers about your sleep health.
This screening is designed for people who are overweight, have a family history of sleep apnoea, or experience symptoms such as loud snoring, intermittent breathing pauses during sleep, frequent headaches, morning tiredness, loss of concentration, or excessive sleepiness during the day. Obstructive sleep apnoea is the most common form, and risk factors include obesity, allergies, a narrow breathing airway, and enlarged tonsils. In many cases the condition is first noticed by a partner or family member rather than the person affected.
Sleep apnoea occurs when breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. Each pause can last from a few seconds to several minutes and may happen many times per night. The most common type, obstructive sleep apnoea, happens when the muscles in the back of the throat relax too much and temporarily block the airway, often producing a choking or snorting sound as breathing resumes.
Because the disorder disrupts normal sleep cycles, it can lead to poor concentration, daytime fatigue, morning headaches, and, if left untreated, increased risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. A sleep study (polysomnography) is the standard diagnostic test: sensors monitor breathing patterns, blood oxygen levels, heart rate, and body movement overnight, giving the specialist a clear picture of what happens while you sleep.
You check in at FV Hospital in the evening. Staff set up non-invasive monitoring sensors and ensure you are comfortable. The study runs overnight while you sleep naturally. An ENT specialist then reviews the recorded data, examines your nose, throat, and airway, and discusses the findings with you in English. If obstructive sleep apnoea is confirmed, the specialist will recommend appropriate next steps.
Other exams and additional tests are not included in this programme. All prices are per person and subject to change without prior notice.
FV Hospital was established in Ho Chi Minh City in 2003 and is a member of Thomson Medical, one of Southeast Asia's leading healthcare groups. FV was the first hospital in southern Vietnam to earn the JCI Gold Seal in 2016, and has renewed its JCI accreditation four consecutive times with over 98 percent compliance across more than 1,200 international patient safety and quality criteria.
With 45+ specialties, 210+ Vietnamese and international doctors, and care for more than 6 million patients since 2003, FV blends French and Vietnamese medical expertise and provides English- and French-speaking staff for international patients.
