Sleep Apnoea and Neurmuscular Respiratory Failure

Question 1

What is obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome?

Answer 1

Recurrent episodes of upper airway obstruction leading to apnoea during sleep

Question 2

What is apnoea?

Answer 2

Temporary cessation of breathing, especially during sleep

Question 3

What are 2 symptoms of OSAS?

Answer 3

Daytime sleepiness

Poor daytime concentration

Question 4

What are the 3 overnight sleep studies that can be performed to diagnose OSAS?

Answer 4

Pulse oximetry
Limited sleep studies
Polysomnography

Question 5

What are 2 social exacerbating factors for OSAS that can be controlled?

Answer 5

Weight reduction

Alcohol avoidance

Question 6

What are 2 alternative treatments for ASOS?

Answer 6

CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure)

Mandibular positioning splint

Question 7

What are 3 symptoms of narcolepsy?

Answer 7

Excessive daytime somnolence
Sleep paralysis
Cataplexy

Question 8

What are the main 2 treatments for narcolepsy?

Answer 8

Modanifil

Clomipramine (for cataplexy)

Question 9

What are the 2 main treatments for chronic ventilatory failure?

Answer 9

Oxygen therapy

Domicillary non invasive ventilation

Question 10

What can primary snoring without apnoea progress to?

Answer 10

OSAS

Question 11

What is one of the primary differences for children OSAS? (located in the mouth)

Answer 11

Enlarged tonsils

Question 12

What is the main 2 treatments for OSAS?

Answer 12

Adenotonsillectomy

CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure)