Sleep apnoea Flashcards
1
Q
what is obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)?
A
intermittent and repeated upper airway collapse during sleep
2
Q
risk factors
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obesity male middle age smoking alcohol
3
Q
hx of OSA?
A
snoring excessive daytime sleepiness impaired concentration unrefreshing sleep choking episodes during sleep restless sleep witness apnoeas nocturia decreased libido irritability
4
Q
what scale to assess daytime sleepiness?
A
epworth sleepiness scale. investigate if score >10
5
Q
investigations
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polysomnography
6
Q
associated diseases
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HTN CVS disease obesity diabetes asthma
7
Q
management
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weight lsos, stop smoking and drinking
CPAP
8
Q
complications
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- road traffic accidents!!! refer asap if had one and presents with possible OSA
- HTN, CHD, CHF
- stroke
