Arrival
- Transfer from the airport to hotel or clinic.
- Initial paperwork and registration.
- Accommodation in a hotel or clinic room.
Diagnostics
- Initial medical consultation for history taking.
- Physical examination by a sleep specialist.
- Polysomnography to monitor sleep patterns.
- Epworth Sleepiness Scale to measure daytime sleepiness.
Treatment Plan Development
- Discussion of diagnostic findings.
- Development of personalized treatment plan.
- Explanation of possible treatment options.
- Consent for treatment plan.
Treatment
- Implementation of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy.
- Surgical intervention if necessary under general anesthesia.
- Behavioral changes like weight loss and sleep position alteration.
- Use of oral appliances for mild sleep apnea.
Follow-up
- Regular check-ups to monitor progress.
- Adjustments to CPAP machine if necessary.
- Reassessment of symptoms and sleep patterns.
Rehabilitation
- Guidance for lifestyle modification.
- Sleep hygiene education.
- Support for coping with the treatment.
Remember that only a doctor can accurately determine a diagnostic and treatment plan, and each case of sleep apnea is individual and unique. Other diagnostic options that can be used include Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT) and Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT). Alternative treatment options can include BiPAP, ASV, EPAP, and use of hypoglossal nerve stimulator.