Everyday Medicine by Dr Luke Crantock
Conversations with colleagues providing helpful ideas and advice in healthcare
Episode 46. Obstructive Sleep Apnea with Dr Michael Ho
Obstructive sleep apnoea is common, it is estimated that 49% of men aged 40-69 have obstructive sleep apnoea rising to 62% above the age of 70. Up to 1 in 10 have undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnoea which may present with snoring, daytime somnolence, depression and significant hypoxemia during sleep with associated cardiac arrhythmias.