OSA Flashcards
1
Q
What is OSA?
A
Obstructive sleep apnoea
Episodes of complete or partial upper airway obstruction during sleep
2
Q
What are the risk factors for OSA?
A
Obesity Male Post menopausal Chronic snoring Facial abnormalities
3
Q
What are the symptoms of OSA?
A
Chronic snoring Excessive daytime sleepiness Episodes of apnoea Episodic gasping Restless sleep
4
Q
What is the main investigation for OSA?
A
PSG (polysomnography)
- given a AHI score (apnoea-hypopnoea index)
5
Q
How is OSA with AHI >30 managed?
A
CPAP
6
Q
How is OSA with AHI >5 managed?
A
Oral device - open airway
7
Q
What lifestyle advice is given to patients with OSA?
A
Weight loss
Avoid prone sleeping
Avoid alcohol before sleep
Don’t drive while drowsy
