Sleep Apnoea

Question 1

what?

Answer 1

intermittent upper airway collapse in sleep

Question 2

risk factors

Answer 2

1. enlarged tonsils
2. obesity
3. retrognathia
4. stroke
5. drugs: benzodiazepines, opiates, alcohol
6. post op

Question 3

diagnosis

Answer 3

1. simple tests: video

2. polysomnography

Question 4

treatment

Answer 4

1. remove underlying cause

2. CPAP (continuous, positive, airway pressure)

Question 5

complications

Answer 5

1. pulmonary hypertension
2. type II rest failure
3. personality change
4. cognitive/functional impairment