Understanding Obstructive Sleep Apnea
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What is the most common form of sleep apnea syndrome?

  • Central sleep apnea
  • Obstructive sleep apnea (correct)
  • Complex sleep apnea
  • Mixed sleep apnea

    • What is the recommended treatment for obstructive sleep apnea in adults?

  • Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
  • Weight loss intervention
  • Nasal operations and uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) (correct)
  • Adenotonsillectomy

    • What can extensive nocturnal hypoxia lead to in individuals with obstructive sleep apnea?

  • Reduced heart rate
  • Muscle atrophy
  • Increased lung capacity
  • Pulmonary hypertension (correct)

    • What is a common feature in the assessment of obstructive sleep apnea in children?

    <p>Polycythemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most valuable information for initial assessment of obstructive sleep apnea?

    <p>Partner or parent's history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of epiglottitis infection?

    <p>Haemophilus influenzae type B (HIB)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the typical symptoms of acute epiglottitis?

    <p>Dysphagia, dysphonia, dyspnea, and drooling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic posture assumed by a child with acute epiglottitis?

    <p>Leaning forward supported by the arms and a hyperextended neck</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the initial treatment for acute epiglottitis?

    <p>Placement of an artificial airway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which infection has become less common in developed countries due to immunization in children?

    <p>Haemophilus influenzae type B (HIB)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a life-threatening infection of the epiglottis and adjacent supraglottic structures?

    <p>Acute Epiglottitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic posture assumed by a child with acute epiglottitis?

    <p>Leaning forward with the chin thrust forward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of epiglottitis infection?

    <p>Haemophilus influenzae type B (HIB)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the '4 Ds' associated with acute epiglottitis?

    <p>Dysphagia, Dysphonia, Dyspnea, Drooling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the initial treatment for acute epiglottitis?

    <p>Placement of an artificial airway</p> Signup and view all the answers

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