Obstructive Sleep Apnea

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea

OSA is repetitive upper airway collapse during sleep causing hypoxia and sleep fragmentation. Major risk for HTN, AF, stroke, metabolic syndrome. CPAP is first-line treatment.

OSA sleep apnea obstructive sleep apnea OSAS
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Core official overview

What this condition is

Sleep apnea is a common disorder that causes your breathing to stop or get very shallow. Breathing pauses can last from a few seconds to minutes. They may occur 30 times or more an hour.The most common type is obstructive sleep apnea. It causes your airway to collapse or become blocked during sleep. Normal breathing starts again with a snort or choking sound. People with sleep apnea often snore loudly. However, not…

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Terms

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Obstructive apnea

ICD-10 quick links

Codes

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G47.33 Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric) P28.32 Primary obstructive sleep apnea of newborn
Common tests

Tests performed

Polysomnography (sleep study — gold standard) Home sleep apnea testing STOP-BANG screening Epworth Sleepiness Scale ABG Pulmonary function tests
Common medications

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CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) BiPAP (severe/COPD overlap) Oral appliance (mild-moderate) Weight loss Positional therapy Surgery (UPPP — refractory cases)
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Disturbed Sleep Pattern Activity Intolerance Risk for Injury Deficient Knowledge
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Optic Nerve Injury in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients

NCT06748703

Ischemic optic neuropathy (ION) is damage to the optic nerve caused by ischemia and hypoxia of the optic nerve due to an impairment of the blood supply to the optic nerve from the arteries. Obstructive Sleep Apnea Hypoventilation Syndrome…

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