sleep apnoea Flashcards
1
Q
what is sleep apnoea?
A
obstruction of the airway when asleep
2
Q
what causes sleep apnoea?
A
airway muscle tone drops so the tongue falls backwards and covers the airway
3
Q
what are some signs/symptoms of sleep apnoea?
A
- daytime sleepiness
- sleep is not refreshing
- morning headache
- low oxygen saturation when sleeping
4
Q
what can some complications of sleep apnoea be?
A
myocardial infarction / cardiac complications due to loss of oxygen
endocrine dysregulation
altered cognitive function
5
Q
what treatments are available for sleep apnoea?
A
continuous positive airway pressure to blow gap between tongue and pharynx
mandibular advancement device to protrude mandible - however high strain on gingiva
positional therapy - stop sleeping on your back
