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Prices are starting prices and depend on the selected studies and treatment methods. An outpatient clinic fee and Kanta fee are added to consultation visits.
| Service | Price estimate | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Start of CPAP machine therapy (1st appointment with a sleep apnoea nurse) *The customer purchases a CPAP machine for themselves, starting from 229,20 €. | from 229,20 € No Kela reimbursement Price estimate from 229,20 € No Kela reimbursement | *The customer purchases a CPAP machine for themselves, starting from 229,20 €. |
| Initial examination for snoring | from 140,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 148,10 € Price estimate from 140,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 148,10 € | |
| Concise sleep polygraphy No Kela reimbursement will be paid for a concise sleep polygraphy. Learn more and book an appointment for a concise sleep polygraphy | from 558,70 € No Kela reimbursement Price estimate from 558,70 € No Kela reimbursement | No Kela reimbursement will be paid for a concise sleep polygraphy. Learn more and book an appointment for a concise sleep polygraphy |
| First appointment for a sleep apnoea oral appliance The estimated total price of a sleep apnoea oral appliance starts from about EUR 1,200. Learn more and book a first appointment for a sleep apnoea oral appliance | from 96,80 € Without Kela reimbursement from 123,80 € Price estimate from 96,80 € Without Kela reimbursement from 123,80 € | The estimated total price of a sleep apnoea oral appliance starts from about EUR 1,200. Learn more and book a first appointment for a sleep apnoea oral appliance |
| Initial evaluation for sleep apnoea | from 140,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 148,10 € Price estimate from 140,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 148,10 € | |
| Initial examination of sleep disorders | from 140,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 148,10 € Price estimate from 140,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 148,10 € |
Revised 11/5/2025
Published 9/10/2024
CPAP therapy
Positive airway pressure ventilation effectively reduces sleep apnoea symptoms and improves the quality of life.
Sleep and sleep disorders
Sleep disorders can be caused by both physical and psychological factors. It's a good idea to seek help if you have a sleep disorder.
Sleep apnea examination, night polygraphy
A reliable at-home examination to diagnose and assess the severity of sleep apnoea.
Sleep apnoea oral appliance
A treatment especially for mild sleep apnoea.
Snoring is a sound that occurs during sleep due to vibration and partial narrowing of the structures of the upper airway. Snoring is not an illness in itself, but rather a sign of temporarily increased resistance in the upper airway.
It's estimated that about 25% of men and 5% of women snore every night. Snoring increases with age, and half of men over 60 and nearly a third of women over 60 snore every night.
Mild snoring does not require treatment. However, an assessment of the cause of the snoring is appropriate if the snoring disrupts sleep. If you snore, you should have your throat and upper airway checked by an ear, nose and throat doctor.
There is no one-size-fits-all method for treating snoring. Instead, treatment decisions are made with a doctor on an individual basis, taking into account the causes of the snoring and the conditions of the person snoring. Consultation with an ear, nose and throat doctor is recommended if the snoring is loud, occurs every night or causes fatigue during the day.
If there is a narrowing in the upper airway, an ear, nose and throat doctor can assess whether there is a need for intervention. Examining the oropharynx, laryngopharynx, larynx and nose helps to determine the sites of the narrowing in the airway. If the sleep apnoea is mild but the patient has severe fatigue, for example, treatment with a CPAP machine or an oral appliance for snoring can be tried out.
In the past, various surgical procedures were also used to treat snoring, but today, actual snoring surgeries or heat procedures on the pharynx are no longer performed. If the patient's nose is very blocked, nasal RFA, i.e. a heat procedure, can be considered on a case-by-case basis. In some cases, surgery can be used, for example, to straighten the nasal septum or remove large tonsils.
Before any treatments, lifestyle changes and home care can be used to treat snoring. These include, for example:
Medications and oral appliances can be effective in treating snoring. Medications that improve breathing through the nose or nasal dilators may be helpful to some people. Oral appliances that pull the lower jaw forward can reduce snoring, especially if the patient's lower jaw is small or has a tendency to "drop" during sleep. Oral appliances for sleep apnoea can help to treat mild sleep apnoea.
You can try to reduce snoring yourself through the following methods:
Snoring can affect others in the household more, or even exclusively, than the person who snores. It is important to seek help if others mention your snoring or if you notice that your sleep is fragmented or that you feel tired during the day. The most important foundation for treating snoring is to determine the cause of the snoring as precisely as possible. If the snoring is not mild and starts to affect your sleep quality and coping, it's a good idea to book an appointment with a doctor. If necessary, the doctor can make a referral for sleep registration, such as a sleep apnea examination night polygraphy.
Snoring is a sound that occurs during sleep when the structures of the upper airway vibrate and are partially narrowed. Snoring is not an illness in itself, but rather a sign of temporarily increased resistance in the upper airway.
Snoring can be caused by, for example, being overweight, a narrow airway, occlusal problems or the use of sleeping pills and alcohol. If snoring is disrupting your sleep, it's a good idea to see a doctor.
Being overweight, a narrow airway, occlusal problems and the use of sleeping pills and alcohol can make you more likely to snore.
It's estimated that about 25% of men and 5% of women snore every night. Snoring increases with age, and half of men over 60 and nearly a third of women over 60 snore every night.
There are several ways to treat snoring:
If the snoring is loud and occurs every night, you should seek professional help.
The treatment of snoring may include lifestyle changes, such as losing weight and changing your sleeping position. Alcohol and sedatives should be avoided before bedtime. Some people who snore benefit from medications that improve breathing through the nose or nasal dilators. Oral appliances that pull the lower jaw forward keep the airway open and can reduce snoring. An oral appliance is the primary treatment option if the patient's lower jaw is small or has a tendency to "drop" during sleep. Oral appliances for sleep apnoea, which are available from a dentist, can help treat mild sleep apnoea.
If the snoring is not mild and starts to affect your sleep quality and coping, it's a good idea to book an appointment with a doctor. If necessary, the doctor can make a referral for sleep registration, such as a sleep apnea examination (night polygraphy) in which the patient sleeps one night at home with the measuring device and the device is returned in the morning. After the registration night, the device can be read to see whether you had any pauses in breathing or snoring during the night.
Snoring is a typical symptom of sleep apnoea, but not everyone who snores has sleep apnoea. Sleep apnoea causes pauses in breathing, which means that the body does not get enough oxygen and the blood oxygen level drops. Sleep apnoea can be caused by a narrowing of the upper airway, being overweight or reasons related to the central nervous system.
The price of the initial examination for snoring varies from specialist to specialist. You can see each specialist's price for the initial examination for snoring in our online appointment booking service.
Thanks to our flexible payment methods, you can also pay for this examination in instalments, for example.
Learn more about our payment methods.
