Kee Kirk, Naughton Matthew T
Department of Allergy, Immunology and Respiratory Medicine, Alfred Hospital and Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria.
Aust Fam Physician. 2009 May;38(5):284-8.
Snoring and sleepiness are common presentations in general practice.
To describe the frequency, clinical findings, investigations and management options for obstructive sleep apnoea.
Obstructive sleep apnoea should be considered in a range of presentations. Diagnosis is based on history, examination, investigation and, occasionally, a trial of therapy. Management options should start with lifestyle management. Further options include surgery, dental splints and continuous positive airway pressure. Continuous positive airway pressure requires long term input by both the patient and the general practitioner. Common issues with the use of machines for the management of sleep apnoea are also discussed.
打鼾和嗜睡是全科医疗中常见的症状。
描述阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停的发生率、临床发现、检查及管理方案。
在一系列症状表现中均应考虑阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停。诊断基于病史、检查、检查结果，偶尔还需进行治疗试验。管理方案应从生活方式管理开始。进一步的方案包括手术、牙托和持续气道正压通气。持续气道正压通气需要患者和全科医生长期参与。还讨论了使用机器治疗睡眠呼吸暂停的常见问题。
