EXPERT
Dr. Vani S. Vallabhaneni, M.D
Sleep Medicine Specialist
Dr. Vallabhaneni is a native of Austin for over 20 years. She completed her internship and residency in Internal Medicine from University of Texas at Austin, DELL Medical School. She has completed her training in Sleep Medicine from The School of Sleep Medicine, Palo Alto, CA. She is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and in Sleep Medicine. She is passionate about improving Sleep Health of her patients. She believes Sleep Health is as important as Healthy Nutrition and Physical Exercise.
30 years
Experience
Dr. Vani S. Vallabhaneni, M.D
- Austin, TX
- Lady Hardinge Medical College
- Accepting new patients
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What doctor treats insomnia in a child?
Pediatrician
Pediatric Sleep Medicine Specialist
Sleep Medicine Specialist
You can start with her pediatrician.
Pediatric Sleep Medicine Specialist
Sleep Medicine Specialist
You can start with her pediatrician.
Does CBT really work for insomnia?
CBT for insomnia offers by far the best results for treating insomnia.
I would recommend it as the first line of treatment for insomnia.
I would recommend it as the first line of treatment for insomnia.
How do you detect sleep apnea in a 7 year old?
Sleep study will help to diagnose.
How do you sleep after watching all the violence on TV?
I will recommend to avoid screens 2 hrs before bed time. Avoid TV, cell phones and computer screens before bedtime.
Choose media wisely.
Choose media wisely.
How should I sleep with sleep apnea?
You will need to see sleep specialist and get sleep apnea treated.
Why doesn't melatonin work for my son?
He will need further evaluation by sleep specialist or pediatrician to rule out sleep disorders and detailed history to evaluate sleep hygiene.
What helps a child sleep better with snoring issues?
She will need upper airway examination to examine tonsils, soft tissue and sleep study for further evaluation.
How do you know when someone has insomnia?
Insomnia is diagnosed by clinical history. Sleep Studies are sometimes needed if Insomnia is not responding to treatment or if the physician suspects another sleep disorder such READ MORE
Insomnia is diagnosed by clinical history. Sleep Studies are sometimes needed if Insomnia is not responding to treatment or if the physician suspects another sleep disorder such sleep apnea, parasomnias or movement disorders. The symptoms should be present for more than a month and should be associated with daytime symptoms such as daytime tiredness, sleepiness, fatigue, behavioral symptoms such as aggression, depression, irritability etc;
Can yoga help with sleep?
Talk to your scheduler and see if they can start using a set schedule as it is beneficial for employees and patients. 8-hour shifts are better than 12-hour shifts. Also, try to READ MORE
Talk to your scheduler and see if they can start using a set schedule as it is beneficial for employees and patients. 8-hour shifts are better than 12-hour shifts. Also, try to have a block of 4 hours that you keep constant for sleep to entrain the circadian clock. Yoga can help with sleep by reducing somatic arousal and has a calming effect for some people.
Can lack of sleep cause confusion in a person?
Yes, lack of sleep causes several neurobehavioral symptoms such as confusion, lack of focus, poor decision making, emotionally flat, tiredness, weakness, depression, aggression, READ MORE
Yes, lack of sleep causes several neurobehavioral symptoms such as confusion, lack of focus, poor decision making, emotionally flat, tiredness, weakness, depression, aggression, irritablity.
Can snoring be associated with a health problem?
Snoring is because of vibration of soft tissue in upper airway, which occurs when air is struggling to enter the lungs. Normally the muscles relax when we sleep. In patients with READ MORE
Snoring is because of vibration of soft tissue in upper airway, which occurs when air is struggling to enter the lungs. Normally the muscles relax when we sleep. In patients with Obstructive sleep apnea, the airway becomes very narrow such that air is struggling to pass through the narrow airway and the soft tissue start vibrating, creating the sound of snoring. In such a situation, sleep study is recommended to evaluate for sleep apnea and to differentiate from Primary (simple) snoring.
Is there a way to control sleepwalking?
Although sleep walking is commonly seen in this age group with a prevalence of 17%, sleep deprivation and situational stress are most common factors, but several medical conditions READ MORE
Although sleep walking is commonly seen in this age group with a prevalence of 17%, sleep deprivation and situational stress are most common factors, but several medical conditions and genetic factors can predispose sleep walking. Make sure to have good sleep hygiene with regular bedtime and wake time to have a total sleep time of 9 hrs each night. Consult a sleep physician for further evaluation.
I always fall into a deep sleep, but sometimes I experience nightmares. Is this normal?
You will need further evaluation to rule out sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, hypersomnia conditions. Please consult your sleep physician. Maintain healthy lifestyle habits READ MORE
You will need further evaluation to rule out sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, hypersomnia conditions. Please consult your sleep physician. Maintain healthy lifestyle habits and good sleep hygiene.
Can sleep apnea cause irregular breathing and chest pain?
Hello! As you are using CPAP machine, please follow with your sleep doctor to make sure it is at optimal pressure and sleep apnea is being treated well. Follow with your primary READ MORE
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As you are using CPAP machine, please follow with your sleep doctor to make sure it is at optimal pressure and sleep apnea is being treated well. Follow with your primary care physician and cardiologist for evaluation of chest pain. Encourage healthy lifestyle habits to maintain optimal weight.
As you are using CPAP machine, please follow with your sleep doctor to make sure it is at optimal pressure and sleep apnea is being treated well. Follow with your primary care physician and cardiologist for evaluation of chest pain. Encourage healthy lifestyle habits to maintain optimal weight.
How much deep sleep is enough?
Deep sleep has a natural course. It is highest in teenage years, after which it has a steady decline during our lifetime. After 55 years, it constitutes 10%-15% of total sleep READ MORE
Deep sleep has a natural course. It is highest in teenage years, after which it has a steady decline during our lifetime. After 55 years, it constitutes 10%-15% of total sleep time. It can be affected negatively by chronic conditions such as Fibromyalgia.
always tired
You need to consult a sleep physician to make sure pressure is at optimal setting, consider mask trials for a more comfortable mask. If the pressure requirement ids too high sometimes READ MORE
You need to consult a sleep physician to make sure pressure is at optimal setting, consider mask trials for a more comfortable mask. If the pressure requirement ids too high sometimes it can cause mask leaks, in which case you can consider combination therapy of oral appliance plus a PAP device to reduce the need for too much high pressure. Talk to your sleep doctor if you are a candidate for Inspire Device. Healthy lifestyle habits and good sleep hygiene to maintain optimal weight are helpful.
My BP medicine is causing me to sleep too much. What should I do?
Give it some time for body to adjust to medicine. May be take it in evening so you do not have daytime sleepiness and you get good sleep at night. Talk to your doctor for alternate READ MORE
Give it some time for body to adjust to medicine. May be take it in evening so you do not have daytime sleepiness and you get good sleep at night. Talk to your doctor for alternate medications if it does not resolve.
Mask leaks
Every mask has a built in acceptable leak so when the person is exhaling, the air can escape and is called acceptable leak. Talk to your sleep physician to make sure the mask leak READ MORE
Every mask has a built in acceptable leak so when the person is exhaling, the air can escape and is called acceptable leak. Talk to your sleep physician to make sure the mask leak is within acceptable range. If not, you can discuss other mask options.
Cpap pressure
Some patients have different degree of sleep apnea related to position they sleep and also related to sleep stages. Variable CPAP also called Auto CPAP helps with that so the patient READ MORE
Some patients have different degree of sleep apnea related to position they sleep and also related to sleep stages. Variable CPAP also called Auto CPAP helps with that so the patient is not on high CPAP pressures all the time.
Sleep apnea
Consider full face mask so you can breathe through mouth when nasal airway is congested or inflamed from allergies. Consider suing saline nasal spray regularly or saline nasal READ MORE
Consider full face mask so you can breathe through mouth when nasal airway is congested or inflamed from allergies. Consider suing saline nasal spray regularly or saline nasal gel and use Flonase nasal spray on severely congested days. Consider ENT evaluation. Depending on severity of sleep apnea, you can consider oral appliance to treat mild-moderate sleep apnea.
