Step 1 – Consultation
A physician visit with Dr. Sabah – your symptoms, history and medications. In Alberta, sleep apnea must be diagnosed by a physician, so this is where it starts. Insured under the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan.
Sleep Apnea & Snoring Treatment in Calgary SW
Better sleep, tested in your own bed
Interrupted breathing at night can leave you drained by day and, untreated, affects the heart, mood and weight. At Westside the whole sleep journey happens in one clinic: a physician assessment, a two-night home sleep test, and every treatment option – not just one.
Sleep care sits on the medical side of Westside: Dr. Sabah Jarullah, family physician, reviews every home sleep test, and Dr. Zubaida Hussain, dentist, provides oral appliance therapy and Solea Sleep. No referral needed.
How it works – three steps
Step 2 – Two nights at home
If a test is indicated, you take the Nox T3s recorder home and wear it for two nights in your own bed. It records breathing, oxygen, heart rate, snoring and position.
Step 3 – Results and your plan
Dr. Sabah reviews the recordings and meets you to explain what they show and which options fit – from CPAP to an oral appliance to snoring treatment – with costs explained before you decide.
Your options – the whole picture
CPAP
The standard treatment for moderate-to-severe apnea. We help you get set up and stay with it – and offer alternatives if you cannot tolerate it.
Learn moreCustom oral appliance
Made by Dr. Zubaida Hussain from 3D imaging of your mouth: comfortable, portable, and effective for many patients after a physician diagnosis.
Learn moreSolea Sleep for snoring
A gentle laser that firms the soft palate to reduce vibration – quick, no needles, no downtime – for snoring without apnea.
Learn moreMyofunctional therapy
Retrains tongue posture and breathing patterns that keep the airway narrow – for adults and children.
Learn moreMind and sleep
When stress or low mood is what keeps you awake, Dr. Sabah may recommend the EXOMIND® program alongside your sleep plan.
Learn moreNight waking and the pelvic floor
Getting up at night to urinate breaks sleep too. Pelvic floor care, including the EMSELLA® chair, is assessed in the same clinic.
Learn moreGuidance and sleep hygiene
Timing, light, caffeine, weight and routine – the practical changes that make every other treatment work better.
Learn moreDoes Snoring Always Mean You Have Sleep Apnea?
Snoring alone may not always signal sleep apnea, but when paired with warning signs, it requires attention. Look for:
- Waking gasping or choking during the night
- Dry mouth upon waking up
- Frequent morning headaches
- Difficulty falling or staying asleep
- Irritable mood or mood swings
- Trouble focusing or remembering clearly
What it costs, and how soon
Physician sleep consultations and results visits are insured under the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan. The home sleep test and any appliance are private costs, explained clearly before you book; a dental oral appliance follows the Alberta Dental Fee Guide, with a predetermination sent to your insurer first. You book the consultation directly – no referral – take the kit home as soon as it is fitted, and review the results at your follow-up visit.
Children and sleep – from age 2
We assess children from age 2. Snoring, mouth breathing, restless sleep, bedwetting and daytime behaviour changes can all point to sleep-disordered breathing, and the earlier it is found the simpler it is to help. After a physician assessment with Dr. Sabah Jarullah and a dental airway exam with Dr. Zubaida Hussain, options for children include laser frenectomy for tongue- or lip-tie, myofunctional therapy, growth-guiding orthodontic treatment and other adjunctive therapies – with a home sleep test where appropriate.
Sleep questions we hear most
Do I need a referral for a sleep assessment?
No. You can book directly. In Alberta, sleep apnea must be diagnosed by a physician — our family physician reviews every test and meets you to discuss the results.
What does the home sleep test involve?
Two nights in your own bed with a clinical-grade home sleep test kit. Our sleep team and physician review the recordings, then you return for a results visit to go through your options.
What if I cannot tolerate CPAP?
A custom oral appliance, made from 3D imaging of your mouth, is a comfortable and portable alternative for many patients. For snoring without apnea, Solea Sleep laser treatment firms the soft palate to reduce airway vibration.
Is sleep care covered?
Physician sleep assessments are insured services under the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan. Any private costs for testing or appliances are explained clearly before you book.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
This happens when airflow gets blocked while the body continues trying to breathe. It often starts when soft tissues in your throat collapse, narrowing your airway.
Central Sleep Apnea
In this condition, the brain fails to signal breathing muscles consistently. Sleep is disrupted not by blockage, but because the breathing drive itself is interrupted.
Complex Sleep Apnea
This is a combination of the other two types, involving both airway obstructions and irregular breathing signals – often requiring a more comprehensive treatment plan.
Content reviewed by Dr. Zubaida Hussain, dentist, and Dr. Sabah Jarullah, family physician, at Westside, West Springs, Calgary SW — last reviewed September 2026. Educational information only; it does not replace an assessment with your provider.
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