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Sleep apnea / snoring

Specialty: Respiratory.

  • stops breathing when sleeping
  • snoring loudly

Why it occurs

  • Obstructive sleep apnea
  • Obesity
  • Nasal obstruction
  • Alcohol/sedatives

Initial workup

Questionnaires (Epworth, STOP-Bang) and sleep polygraphy/polysomnography.

red flags

Extreme sleepiness, witnessed pauses and heart disease → priority sleep study.

Standard management

  • CPAP — treatment of choice in moderate-severe apnea
  • Measurements (weight, posture) — adjuvants

Educational guidance for study. It is NOT a prescription recommendation. The actual choice depends on the cause, the patient, and current guidelines.

PreviousNasal flaring in adults with respiratory failure
Area
Respiratory
Listed causes
4
Treatment options
2
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