Symptoms patients commonly notice
- Sneezing, itching and watery nasal discharge
- Seasonal or persistent nasal blockage
- Snoring with restless or unrefreshing sleep
- Witnessed pauses, choking or gasping during sleep
- Daytime sleepiness or morning headache
- Mouth breathing in children or adults
Diagnosis and investigations
Allergy assessment uses symptoms, examination and targeted testing when results will change management. Snoring evaluation includes the nose, palate, tonsils, tongue base, body factors and risk of obstructive sleep apnoea.
Treatment options
- Allergen avoidance and environmental control
- Nasal medicines and other allergy treatment
- Immunotherapy for selected confirmed allergies
- Weight, sleep-position and lifestyle measures
- CPAP, oral appliance or surgery according to sleep diagnosis and airway findings
Care with Dr. Pradeep Vundavalli
Dr. Pradeep Vundavalli is an ENT surgeon with a focused interest in otology, neurotology, vertigo and balance disorders, advanced ear surgery and implant otology. At Asian Superspeciality ENT Hospital, the pathway connects examination, appropriate investigations, explanation of options and follow-up.
The hospital is located in Seethammapeta, Visakhapatnam and provides specialist ENT evaluation for patients from the city and surrounding regions.
Frequently asked questions
Is snoring always sleep apnoea?
No, but loud snoring with witnessed pauses, choking or daytime sleepiness deserves assessment.
Does every allergy patient need testing?
No. Testing is most useful when the history is unclear or the result will guide avoidance or immunotherapy.
Can nasal treatment reduce snoring?
It may help when nasal blockage contributes, but other airway levels and sleep apnoea must still be considered.
When is a sleep study needed?
When symptoms or risk factors suggest obstructive sleep apnoea or when treatment planning requires objective severity.