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What is the primary benefit of identifying OSA in patients?
What is the primary benefit of identifying OSA in patients?
What is the term for the repeated cessation of air flow for at least 10 seconds due to upper airway obstruction?
What is the term for the repeated cessation of air flow for at least 10 seconds due to upper airway obstruction?
What percentage of refractive hypertensives have OSA?
What percentage of refractive hypertensives have OSA?
What is the significance of the connection between TMD and OSA?
What is the significance of the connection between TMD and OSA?
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What is the correlation between obesity and type II diabetes in patients with OSA?
What is the correlation between obesity and type II diabetes in patients with OSA?
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Why is patient compliance with OSA treatment important?
Why is patient compliance with OSA treatment important?
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What is the term for Respiratory Effort Related Arousal, typically characterized by heavy snoring?
What is the term for Respiratory Effort Related Arousal, typically characterized by heavy snoring?
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What is the purpose of assessing the Mallampati score in patients?
What is the purpose of assessing the Mallampati score in patients?
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What is the term for a pause in breathing that lasts for at least 10 seconds?
What is the term for a pause in breathing that lasts for at least 10 seconds?
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What is the typical range of oxygen saturation in healthy individuals?
What is the typical range of oxygen saturation in healthy individuals?
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What is the primary role of a general dentist in sleep-disordered breathing?
What is the primary role of a general dentist in sleep-disordered breathing?
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What is the term for a partial flow limitation with at least a 3% decrease in oxygen saturation?
What is the term for a partial flow limitation with at least a 3% decrease in oxygen saturation?
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What is the purpose of the Epworth Sleepiness Questionnaire?
What is the purpose of the Epworth Sleepiness Questionnaire?
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What is the recommended course of action if a patient scores above 9 on the Epworth Sleepiness Questionnaire?
What is the recommended course of action if a patient scores above 9 on the Epworth Sleepiness Questionnaire?
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What is the definition of apnea?
What is the definition of apnea?
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What is the purpose of a polysomnography sleep study?
What is the purpose of a polysomnography sleep study?
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What is the definition of hypopnea?
What is the definition of hypopnea?
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What is the next step in the patient path after referral to a sleep specialist?
What is the next step in the patient path after referral to a sleep specialist?
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What is the typical time frame for the Follow Up for Symptoms Review and Initial Calibration/Titration/Home Sleep Testing in the Seattle Protocol?
What is the typical time frame for the Follow Up for Symptoms Review and Initial Calibration/Titration/Home Sleep Testing in the Seattle Protocol?
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Who is associated with the Spear Institute and the AIRWAY protocol?
Who is associated with the Spear Institute and the AIRWAY protocol?
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What is the title of the book written by DeWitt C. Wilkerson, DMD?
What is the title of the book written by DeWitt C. Wilkerson, DMD?
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What is the title of the journal where the article 'The Association of Tongue Scalloping With Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Related Sleep Pathology' was published?
What is the title of the journal where the article 'The Association of Tongue Scalloping With Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Related Sleep Pathology' was published?
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Who are the authors of the book 'Motivational Interviewing in Health Care'?
Who are the authors of the book 'Motivational Interviewing in Health Care'?
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