On Health Suites, sleep, we all need it, but for some of us it can be elusive, especially quality sleep in our busy stressful modern lives. To find out more, Claressa Monteiro speaks to Dr Phua Chu Qin, Consultant, Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Sengkang General Hospital, on the sleep condition: sleep apnea.

Highlights of the conversation:

1:54 What is obstructive sleep apnea?

4:36 What are the signs and symptoms?

6:25 How can people who live alone get diagnosed?

10:57 Is sleep apnea curable?

16:45 What can be done to prevent sleep apnea?