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?

Polycythemia Signup and view all the answers

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

Partner or parent's history Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of epiglottitis infection?

Haemophilus influenzae type B (HIB) Signup and view all the answers

What are the typical symptoms of acute epiglottitis?

Dysphagia, dysphonia, dyspnea, and drooling Signup and view all the answers

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

Leaning forward supported by the arms and a hyperextended neck Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial treatment for acute epiglottitis?

Placement of an artificial airway Signup and view all the answers

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

Haemophilus influenzae type B (HIB) Signup and view all the answers

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

Acute Epiglottitis Signup and view all the answers

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

Leaning forward with the chin thrust forward Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of epiglottitis infection?

Haemophilus influenzae type B (HIB) Signup and view all the answers

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

Dysphagia, Dysphonia, Dyspnea, Drooling Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial treatment for acute epiglottitis?

Placement of an artificial airway Signup and view all the answers

Understanding Obstructive Sleep Apnea

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Questions and Answers

What is the most common form of sleep apnea syndrome?

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

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

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

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

What is the most common cause of epiglottitis infection?

What are the typical symptoms of acute epiglottitis?

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

What is the initial treatment for acute epiglottitis?

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

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

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

What is the most common cause of epiglottitis infection?

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

What is the initial treatment for acute epiglottitis?

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