Dr. Qasim Alikhan, MD, FRCPC, D, ABSM (Co-Director)
- Respirologist with an interest in Sleep Medicine since 2002. Trained under the guidance of Dr. Judith Leech in Sleep Medicine.
- Practices as an Intensivist and Respirolgist at the Queensway Carleton Hospital.
What is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep. These episodes, called apneas (literally, "without breath"), each last long enough so one or more breaths are missed, and occur repeatedly throughout sleep. It is diagnosed with an overnight sleep test called a polysomnogram.