Sleep Apnoea Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the aetiology of sleep apnoea
A
Obesity
2
Q
Describe the pathology of sleep apnoea
A
- URT
- obstruction
- O2 desaturation
3
Q
Describe the symptoms of sleep apnoea
A
- snoring
- daytime sleepiness
- poor concentration
- unrefreshing sleep
4
Q
Describe the signs of sleep apnoea
A
- cataplexy
- hypnagognic hallucinations
- sleep paralysis
5
Q
Describe the tests fro sleep apnoea
A
- history
- epworth questionnaire
- sleep study
- polysommography
6
Q
Describe the management of sleep apnoea
A
- decrease weight and alcohol
- CPAP
- madafinil
- clomipromine
- sodium oxyacetylene
- don’t drive
