Sleep related breathing disorders and hypoventilation

Question 1

Risk factors for OSA

Answer 1

high BMI
large tonsils
craniofacial shape
myxoedema
NMD
sedatives/alcohol
increased age
male
post-menopause
acromegaly
marfans
down’s
pregnancy

Question 2

Complications of OSA

Answer 2

Hypertension
NASH
2-3x increase CVD risk
CCF
RTA
polycythaemia
pulm hypertension
arrhythmias
nocturia
aneurysms
DM retinopathy