Respiratory - Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Flashcards
1
Q
What causes obstructive sleep apnoea?
A
Collapse of pharyngeal airway
2
Q
What are the risk factors for OSA?
A
Obesity
Alcohol
Smoking
Male
3
Q
How does OSA present?
A
Episodes of apnoea during sleep (by partner)
Snoring
Waking up unrefreshed
Reduced oxygen saturation
Concentration problems
4
Q
What should you ask to a patient with OSA?
A
Do you have daytime sleepiness?
Do you struggle to concentrate?
5
Q
What is used to assess symptoms of sleepiness?
A
Sleep studies
Respiratory polygraph
6
Q
How is OSA managed?
A
Reversible risk factors removed
CPAP to maintain airways
Surgery- reconstruction of soft palate and jaw uvulopalatopharnygoplasty
