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Sleep Apnoea
Snoring and breath pauses during sleep create daytime fatigue and cardiovascular load. Multidisciplinary evaluation needed.
Quick Answer
Sleep apnoea is the recurrent obstruction of the upper airway during sleep. Treatment depends on cause — positive-pressure device, oral appliance, or surgery.
By the numbers
- Type
- Medical/surgical mixed
- Duration
- Variable
- Anaesthesia
- Case-dependent
- Stay
- Mostly outpatient
- Recovery
- 1-2 weeks
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Sleep apnoea is a spectrum, not a single disease. Upper airway narrowing, jaw structure, weight, and nasal obstruction are evaluated together.
Symptoms
- Loud snoring
- Witnessed breath pauses
- Excessive daytime sleepiness
- Morning headaches
Diagnosis requires polysomnography in a sleep centre.
Frequently Asked
Is a sleep test mandatory?
Yes. Polysomnography is the gold standard. Treatment is chosen based on its result.