Dr. Srinivas S. Ganji, MD, FRCP(C), FAAN, FAASM
Sleep Medicine Specialist | Sleep Medicine
209 Highland Park Plz Covington LA, 70433About
Dr. Srinivas Ganji practices Sleep Medicine in Covington, LA. Dr. Ganji studies, diagnoses, and treats sleep disturbances and disorders due to varying factors. Sleep Medicine Physicians are trained to treat many different conditions, including insomnia, narcolepsy, sleep apnea, idiopathic hypersomnia, menstrual-related hypersomnia, and circadian rhythm disturbances, among others.
Education and Training
Andhra Med Coll- Univ Hlth Sci- Visakhapatnam- Ap- India 1966
Andhra Medical College 1965
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Clinical Neurophysiology
Provider Details
Dr. Srinivas S. Ganji, MD, FRCP(C), FAAN, FAASM's Expert Contributions
Sleep apnea
Consider wearing mask during day time (during free time) to get used to the feeling (desensitization). Consider using steroid nasal spray as well as sedating anti-histamine pills for a short time use. Some may consider hypoglossal nerve stimulation and/or dental appliances depending upon AHI. READ MORE
Mask leaks
Good quality and quantity of sleep would provide a great daytime functioning. A minimal residual AHI is not a troublemaker. A mild leak is okay, as long as it is not causing arousals and the spouse is not complaining of snoring or a hissing noise. READ MORE
sleep
if there are no significant medical issues including frequent urination, CBT maybe considered. If you are a night owl, none of the meds would help READ MORE
Sleep apnea
Your medications suggest that you have hypertension and cardiac issues. Positive pressure treatment is the gold standard for your health issue. It is a life saver with getting you a high quality of life, longevity, and decreasing the morbidity and mortality. Regular use of PAP for 7-8 hours can contribute to good health and happy living. The cost of a pap device is high, but bearable. READ MORE
Treatments
- Headaches
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Narcolepsy
- Pain
- Migraine
- Insomnia
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
- Vascular Disease
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