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Sleep Study Referral & Sleep Disorder Assessment in Johor Bahru

Rujukan Kajian Tidur & Penilaian Gangguan Tidur

Poor sleep affects millions of Malaysians but is vastly underdiagnosed. Klinik Muhibbah provides GP-level sleep disorder assessment including Epworth Sleepiness Scale scoring, STOP-BANG questionnaire for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) risk, and clinical evaluation of insomnia, hypersomnia, restless legs syndrome, and other sleep conditions. Patients with moderate to high OSA risk or other significant sleep disorders are referred for a formal polysomnography sleep study at a specialist sleep laboratory in Johor Bahru. Prescription of sleep aids, melatonin, and management of underlying causes is also available.

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What's Included

✓Clinical sleep disorder consultation and history
✓Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) assessment
✓STOP-BANG OSA risk screening questionnaire
✓Blood tests for underlying causes (thyroid, anaemia, diabetes) if indicated
✓Melatonin or short-term sleep aid prescribing where appropriate
✓OSA management counselling (positional therapy, weight loss, CPAP education)
✓Referral for polysomnography sleep study at specialist centre
✓Follow-up review after sleep study results

How to Prepare

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Keep a sleep diary for 1–2 weeks before your appointment recording bedtime, wake time, number of awakenings, and daytime sleepiness. Ask your bed partner about any observed snoring, gasping, or breathing pauses during sleep. Bring a list of all current medications (some worsen sleep). Inform the doctor of any anxiety, depression, or chronic pain as these commonly disrupt sleep.

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Duration

20–30 minutes for consultation; sleep study referral arranged separately

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the signs of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) in Malaysia?▼
OSA is very common in Malaysia, particularly among overweight middle-aged men. Key symptoms include loud habitual snoring, observed pauses in breathing during sleep (reported by a partner), waking with a choking sensation, unrefreshing sleep despite adequate hours, morning headaches, excessive daytime sleepiness, and poor concentration. High-risk patients include those with large neck circumference, obesity, hypertension, and diabetes.
Do I need a sleep study to diagnose sleep apnoea?▼
A polysomnography (sleep study) is the gold standard for diagnosing OSA and other sleep disorders. Our doctors can identify high-risk patients using clinical screening tools and refer directly to a sleep laboratory in Johor Bahru. For patients with very high clinical probability of OSA, home sleep testing may be arranged as an alternative to in-laboratory polysomnography in some cases.
Can a GP manage sleep problems or do I need a specialist?▼
Our GPs at Klinik Muhibbah can manage common sleep disorders including mild to moderate insomnia, circadian rhythm disruption, restless legs syndrome, and anxiety-related sleep problems. We prescribe melatonin, short-term sleep aids where appropriate, and address underlying conditions (thyroid, anaemia, depression) causing poor sleep. Moderate to severe OSA, narcolepsy, and complex sleep disorders are referred to a pulmonologist or sleep medicine specialist.

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No. 62, Jalan Kiambang, Taman Bunga Raya, 81750 Masai, Johor

Mon–Thu & Sat: 9AM–9PM | Fri: 9AM–3PM | Sun: 9AM–3PM | Walk-ins Welcome

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