Sleep Medicine Department
The Sleep Medicine Department of Japan Bangladesh Friendship Hospital is a specialized medical service dedicated to the diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, and long-term management of sleep-related disorders. Adequate and healthy sleep is essential for maintaining physical health, mental well-being, cognitive function, and overall quality of life. The department provides comprehensive care for patients experiencing difficulties with sleep, excessive daytime sleepiness, abnormal breathing during sleep, and other conditions that may affect the quality and continuity of sleep.
The department provides evaluation and management of a wide range of sleep disorders, including Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), snoring, insomnia, excessive daytime sleepiness, restless legs syndrome, parasomnias, circadian rhythm sleep disorders, and other sleep-related breathing and behavioral disorders. Patients undergo detailed clinical assessment, sleep history evaluation, and appropriate diagnostic investigations. When clinically indicated, specialized sleep studies such as Polysomnography (Sleep Study) and other relevant assessments may be performed to identify the underlying cause and severity of sleep-related problems.
The Sleep Medicine services are provided under the clinical guidance of Dr. Sardar A. Baki, Specialist in Family Medicine, who is associated with the Sleep Medicine Department of Japan Bangladesh Friendship Medical Services Limited. With his expertise in Family Medicine and sleep-related health concerns, patients receive comprehensive clinical assessment, individualized advice, and appropriate management for a wide range of sleep disorders and related conditions.
The department emphasizes individualized, evidence-based treatment and long-term management according to each patient’s specific condition. Depending on the diagnosis, treatment may include lifestyle modification and sleep-hygiene measures, behavioral interventions, medical management, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy, oral appliance therapy, and referral for appropriate surgical or specialist management when required.
With a focus on accurate diagnosis, modern sleep assessment, patient education, and continuous follow-up, the Sleep Medicine Department of Japan Bangladesh Friendship Hospital strives to improve sleep quality, daytime functioning, overall health, and quality of life for every patient.