Question

A 55-year-old man with obesity and hypertension reports snoring and daytime sleepiness. His Epworth Sleepiness Scale is 14. While awaiting a sleep study, what lifestyle intervention has the strongest evidence to reduce severity of obstructive sleep apnoea?

Accepted Answer

Weight loss through diet and exercise

Answer

Smoking cessation

Answer

Avoidance of caffeine

Answer

Use of nasal decongestant sprays

Answer

Sleeping in a chair

Practice question

A 55-year-old man with obesity and hypertension reports snoring and daytime sleepiness. His Epworth Sleepiness Scale is 14. While awaiting a sleep study, what lifestyle intervention has the strongest evidence to reduce severity of obstructive sleep apnoea?