Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Flashcards by Lottie Barot | Brainscape

Q

What is the pathology of obstructive sleep apnoea?

A

Soft tissue around pharynx relaxes and collapses to occlude airway

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Q

Name 2 clinical consequences of OSA?

A

Fragmented sleep

Intermittent hypoxia

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Q

What is the Tx for OSA?

A

CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure)

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