Module 10: Eye Ear Nose and Throat (Assessment)
A 50 -year-old man presented with worsening of snoring as complained by his wife. He noted increased fatigue, daytime sleepiness, and some trouble concentrating at work. Physical examination showed a short, thick neck. He is obese BMI 40. His blood pressure 140/100 mmHg. There is nasal congestion with moderately swollen, pale turbinate. Tonsils are enlarged, a low soft palate with elongated uvula.
What is the most effective first line of treatment?
A. Oral Appliance Therapy
B. Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure
C. Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
D. Oral Modafinil 200-400 mg/d.
E. Continuous positive airway pressure
A 50 -year-old man presented with worsening of snoring as complained by his wife. He noted increased fatigue, daytime sleepiness, and some trouble concentrating at work. Physical examination showed a short, thick neck. He is obese BMI 40. His blood pressure 140/100 mmHg. There is nasal congestion with moderately swollen, pale turbinate. Tonsils are enlarged, a low soft palate with elongated uvula.
What is the most effective first line of treatment?
A. Oral Appliance Therapy
B. Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure
C. Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
D. Oral Modafinil 200-400 mg/d.
E. Continuous positive airway pressure