Sleep Apnoea Flashcards
1
Q
Obstructive sleep apnoea
A
Intermittent upper airway collapse during sleep
Recurrent arousals
Sleep fragmentation
2
Q
Risk factors
A
Enlarged tonsils Obesity Hypothyroidism Neurological: stroke, MS Drugs: opiates, alcohol
3
Q
Clinical presentation
A
Daytime sleepiness
Personality change
Cognitive/functional impairment
4
Q
Investigations
A
Snoring and raised Epworth score
Overnight sleep study
5
Q
Management
A
Remove underlying cause
CPAP
Mandibular advancement device
