Obstructive Sleep apnoea Flashcards
1
Q
Give 4 features of obstructive sleep apnoea
A
Excessive snoring
Apnoeic episodes
Noisy breathing
Daytime sleepiness
2
Q
4 risk factors for obstructive sleep apnoea?
A
Macroglossia i.e from acromegaly Tonsillar hypertrophy Craniofacial abnormalities Obesity Smoking Alcohol Male sex
3
Q
1st line investigation for obstructive sleep apnoea?
A
overnight pulse oximetry
4
Q
Gold standard investigation for obstructive sleep apnoea?
A
Overnight polysomnography
5
Q
What scoring system to assess severity of sleepiness?
A
Epworth sleepiness scale
6
Q
What screening questionnaire for obstructive sleep apnoea?
A
STOPP-BANG questionnaire
7
Q
Management of obstructive sleep apnoea
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Avoid driving Inform DVLA if cannot be resolved Avoid alcohol/stimulants Weight loss CPAP (1st line) Oral maxillofacial devices to help with sleep
