A 52-year-old obese man snores loudly and his partner reports witnessed apnoeas. He feels unrefreshed and sleepy during the day. What is the most appr...

Question

A 52-year-old obese man snores loudly and his partner reports witnessed apnoeas. He feels unrefreshed and sleepy during the day. What is the most appropriate initial management?

Accepted Answer

Arrange sleep study to confirm obstructive sleep apnoea and consider CPAP plus weight loss

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Prescribe hypnotics to improve sleep quality

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Advise him to drink alcohol at night to aid sleep

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Start long-term oxygen therapy without investigation

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Reassure that snoring is benign and needs no follow-up

au-racgp MCQ (SBA): Obstructive sleep apnoea initial management

A 52-year-old obese man snores loudly and his partner reports witnessed apnoeas. He feels unrefreshed and sleepy during the day. What is the most appropriate initial management?