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Which of the following is a common predisposing factor for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)?
Which of the following is a common predisposing factor for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)?
- Age (older)
- Craniofacial anomalies (correct)
- Underweight
- Gender (female)
What does the term 'apnoea' mean?
What does the term 'apnoea' mean?
- Difficulty falling asleep
- Temporary cessation of breathing (correct)
- Abnormally low respiratory rate
- Overly shallow breathing
What percentage of the adult population is affected by obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)?
What percentage of the adult population is affected by obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)?
- More than 4%
- Less than 1%
- 2-4% (correct)
- 1-2%
Which of the following is a sign of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)?
Which of the following is a sign of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)?
Which index is used to measure the number of apnoea and hypopnoea events per hour of sleep?
Which index is used to measure the number of apnoea and hypopnoea events per hour of sleep?
What is the condition called when the lower jaw is set further back than the upper jaw?
What is the condition called when the lower jaw is set further back than the upper jaw?
What are some health consequences associated with OSA?
What are some health consequences associated with OSA?
Which factor has been associated with significantly reduced risk of adverse health outcomes in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)?
Which factor has been associated with significantly reduced risk of adverse health outcomes in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)?
What does the conclusion suggest about the role of exercise in the treatment of sleep apnea?
What does the conclusion suggest about the role of exercise in the treatment of sleep apnea?
Which statement is true about the effect size of exercise in AHI reduction compared to CPAP and oral appliances?
Which statement is true about the effect size of exercise in AHI reduction compared to CPAP and oral appliances?
Which of the following is not a feature that may suggest the presence of OSA?
Which of the following is not a feature that may suggest the presence of OSA?
What are the two accepted methods of objective testing for OSA?
What are the two accepted methods of objective testing for OSA?
What is the recommended first-line treatment for mild to moderate OSA?
What is the recommended first-line treatment for mild to moderate OSA?
Which of the following is a behavioral treatment option for OSA?
Which of the following is a behavioral treatment option for OSA?
Which type of oral appliance covers both the upper and lower teeth and holds the mandible in an advanced position?
Which type of oral appliance covers both the upper and lower teeth and holds the mandible in an advanced position?
When are oral appliances indicated for use in patients with mild to moderate OSA?
When are oral appliances indicated for use in patients with mild to moderate OSA?
What is the recommended treatment for residual excessive daytime sleepiness in OSA patients who have sleepiness despite effective PAP treatment and lack any other identifiable cause of their sleepiness?
What is the recommended treatment for residual excessive daytime sleepiness in OSA patients who have sleepiness despite effective PAP treatment and lack any other identifiable cause of their sleepiness?
What has exercise been shown to reduce in OSA patients?
What has exercise been shown to reduce in OSA patients?
