A 58-year-old obese man with loud snoring, witnessed apnoeas and daytime sleepiness undergoes a sleep study showing an apnoea-hypopnoea index of 32 ev...

Question

A 58-year-old obese man with loud snoring, witnessed apnoeas and daytime sleepiness undergoes a sleep study showing an apnoea-hypopnoea index of 32 events/hour (moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnoea). According to Australian OSA guidance, what is the first-line treatment?

Accepted Answer

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy

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Mandibular advancement splint

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Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty

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Weight loss alone

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Positional therapy alone

au-racgp MCQ (SBA): Obstructive sleep apnoea

A 58-year-old obese man with loud snoring, witnessed apnoeas and daytime sleepiness undergoes a sleep study showing an apnoea-hypopnoea index of 32 events/hour (moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnoea). According to Australian OSA guidance, what is the first-line treatment?