obstructive sleep apnoea

Question 1

cause of obstructive sleep apnoea

Answer 1

collapse of the pharyngeal airway

-characterised by apneoa during sleep

apnoea- person stops breathing for up to a few minutes

Question 2

risk factors for obstructive sleep apnoea 5

Answer 2

middle age

male

obesity

alcohol

smoking

Question 3

features of obstructive sleep apnoea 8

Answer 3

epidoes of apneoa during sleep (reported by their partner)

snoring

morning headaches

waking up unrefershed from sleep

daytime sleepiness

concentration problems

reduced oxygen saturing during sleep

Question 4

severe cases of obstructive sleep apnoea

Answer 4

hypertension

heart failure

can increae MI and stroke risk

Question 5

what is used to assess obstructive sleep apnoea

Answer 5

epworth sleepiness scale

Question 6

Mx of obstructive sleep apnoea

Answer 6

referraal to ENT for sleep studies

first step is correct reversible risk factors

second step - use CPAP

surgery is another option
-reconsciont of the soft palate and jaw