Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Flashcards
1
Q
define obstructive sleep apnoea
A
walls of the throat relax and narrow during sleep, interrupting breathing
2
Q
who is obstructive sleep apnoea must common in?
A
- overweight middle aged men
- children with enlarged tonsils
3
Q
symptoms
A
- loud snoring
- daytime sleepiness
- unrefreshed sleep
- restless sleep
- morning headache
- reduced libido
- morning drunkedness
4
Q
what does partial narrowing during sleep cause?
A
snoring
5
Q
what does complete occlusion lead to?
A
apnoea and then hypoxia
6
Q
positive diagnosis for sleep apnoea
A
10-15 apnoeas in any hour of sleep
7
Q
diagnostic scale used to diagnose
A
Epworth Sleepiness scale
8
Q
list of diagnostic tests/scales
A
- Epworth sleepiness scale
- overnight pulse oximetry
- overnight studies
9
Q
management
A
CPAP
