Best Obstructive Sleep Apnea assessment Doctor in Abdali, Amman

Choosing Obstructive Sleep Apnea doctors in Abdali, Amman

Use the profiles on this page to compare relevant practices in Abdali, Amman, read the published qualifications and locate a suitable appointment. Start with the clinical problem or service you need, then compare the practice location and contact options. The directory reflects listed platform profiles, rather than a census of every provider in the region.

“Best” is a search and comparison term: there is no single doctor who is the best for every patient. Featured placement is not proof of superior clinical outcomes. Choose according to your needs and the qualifications shown in each profile.

Profiles to explore in Abdali, Amman

Yaser Kawar

Abdali, Amman

Dr Yaser Kawar is a consultant in respiratory and critical care medicine with American Boards in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care and Jordan Medical Council certificates in pulmonary and critical care medicine. He graduated from JUST in 2008, completed Henry Ford residency and fellowships from 2011 to 2017 and is a fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians. His scope includes asthma, COPD, fibrosis, cough, pleural disease, pulmonary hypertension and sleep-related breathing disorders. Procedures include bronchoscopy, endobronchial ultrasound, lung function tests and diagnostic and therapeutic thoracentesis. He practices at Abdali Hospital in Amman.

Services published in this profile: Pulmonary Function Testing, Spirometry, Thoracentesis, Tussis Treatment, Treatment Of Respiratory Diseases, Adult Lung Fibrosis Treatment.

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Discussing Obstructive Sleep Apnea with a relevant clinician

Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition of repeated breathing pauses during sleep due to upper airway blockage, causing snoring, daytime fatigue, and high blood pressure. Treatment includes CPAP devices, weight loss, and lifestyle changes.

The provider list uses the treating specialty assigned to this condition in the published health guide. It helps you locate a relevant clinician for assessment; it does not diagnose your symptoms or establish a particular treatment for your case. Explain whether you need an initial assessment, follow-up or a second opinion, and ask which records to bring.

Read the Obstructive Sleep Apnea health guide for its published references and clinical-review information.

Location, appointment and fees

Confirm the exact branch address in Abdali, Amman, access instructions and appointment time before travelling. A governorate-level result may cover more than one district; an area-specific page keeps its area filter. A provider practising at several clinics may have a different schedule at each branch.

Ask whether the first visit is an assessment, a consultation or a planned procedure. Confirm the consultation charge, any investigation fees and what is included in the quoted price. If a profile does not publish a fee, request it directly rather than assuming a typical market price.

For insurance, confirm your insurer, policy, branch and requested service with the practice. A listed insurer does not establish coverage for every procedure or every policy. Ask about referrals, prior authorization and your share of the cost.

Related health information

• Asthma
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Pneumonia
• Tuberculosis (TB)
• Latent Tuberculosis Infection
• COVID-19

These educational guides do not diagnose your symptoms or establish that every listed provider treats each condition.

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Preparing for your first visit

Write down the main reason for the appointment, when the problem started and how it affects your daily activities. Bring the reports and images you already have, along with a list of current medicines and known allergies. Ask the practice which documents it needs before the visit; a directory listing does not mean that additional tests are necessary.

If you are arranging an appointment for someone else, confirm the patient's age and whether the practice sees that age group. Ask about access needs, companions and the expected visit duration. At the end of the consultation, ask how to obtain the written recommendations, who to contact with follow-up questions and whether another appointment is needed.

How a doctor assesses obstructive sleep apnea in Abdali, Amman

Assessment starts with a conversation about symptoms and medical history, ideally including a bed partner's observations about snoring and pauses in breathing. History also covers daytime sleepiness and weight changes. The physician then examines the throat, tongue, and jaw and measures neck circumference.

Confirmation usually relies on sleep testing:

• Home sleep apnea test: a portable device worn for one or two nights to record breathing, oxygen levels, and heart rate.
• In-lab polysomnography: the patient sleeps in a specialized sleep laboratory while multiple respiratory, neurological, and cardiac measures are recorded.

The apnea-hypopnea index is used to grade severity, and the Epworth Sleepiness Scale questionnaire helps measure daytime sleepiness. An ECG may be requested to check for heart-related complications, and nose and throat endoscopy is sometimes used to examine the airway.

When to book an assessment and when to seek emergency care

Book an appointment with a pulmonologist or sleep medicine physician if you notice repeated snoring, excessive daytime sleepiness, frequent awakenings at night, persistent morning headaches, or fatigue that does not improve with sleep. A pediatrician can assess a child who snores loudly, is excessively sleepy during the day, or has behavioral problems at school.

Go to the emergency department immediately, or call 911, if any of the following occur:

• Chest pain during or after sleep.
• Loss of consciousness.
• Severe difficulty breathing while awake.
• Rapid, dangerous irregular heartbeat.
• A feeling of impending doom.

Early assessment helps prevent serious complications and can improve sleep and daily life.

Preparing for your assessment visit in Abdali, Amman

Before the visit, keep a simple sleep diary for about a week. Note your bedtime and wake time, how often you wake during the night, and how sleepy you feel during the day. If possible, ask your bed partner to describe the snoring and any choking or gasping episodes they notice.

Bring with you:

• A list of medications and supplements you take.
• Previous test results, if available, such as blood pressure, blood sugar, or lipid results.
• Information about your weight and any recent changes in it.

Useful questions include: Do I need a home sleep test or a lab study? What treatment options fit my situation? How might my weight and sleep position affect my results? Write the answers down so you can refer to them later.

Listed providers on this page

This page lists one provider in Abdali, Amman, who practises pulmonology:

• Dr Yaser Kawar, consultant in respiratory and critical care medicine. His published services include pulmonary function testing, spirometry, thoracentesis, cough treatment, treatment of respiratory diseases, and adult lung fibrosis treatment.

Being listed here is not a medical recommendation. Review each provider's published information and ask directly how their services relate to your situation.

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