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Module Summary

Consultant respiratory physician Dr Himender Makker and specialist registrar in respiratory medicine Dr Rory McDermott on hypopnoea, the usefulness of the Epworth sleepiness scale and intraoral devices.

Learning Objectives

This module brings you the latest in diagnosing and managing sleep apnoea, including:

  • The difference between apnoea and hypopnoea 
  • Using and interpreting the Epworth sleepiness scale 
  • The role of sleep studies and home pulse oximetry
  • Intra-oral devices vs CPAP for treating obstructive sleep apnoea
Author

Dr Himender Makker is a consultant in respiratory and sleep medicine at University College London Hospital and Dr Rory McDermott is a specialist registrar in respiratory medicine 

Date module published

May 01, 2017

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