Question

A 49-year-old man with moderate obstructive sleep apnoea (AHI 22) complains of disabling daytime sleepiness. He is obese and snores loudly. What is the most appropriate first-line treatment to improve symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Continuous positive airway pressure

Answer

Mandibular advancement device

Answer

Weight loss alone

Answer

Sedative hypnotics at night

Answer

Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty

Practice question

A 49-year-old man with moderate obstructive sleep apnoea (AHI 22) complains of disabling daytime sleepiness. He is obese and snores loudly. What is the most appropriate first-line treatment to improve symptoms?