Ep 65 – Obstructive sleep apnoea

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a very common problem affecting around one and a half million adults in the UK, most of whom are undiagnosed and untreated. OSA has significant health consequences, including heart disease and an increased risk of fatal car crashes. In this episode, Dr Roger Henderson looks at who is most at risk of OSA, how it should be diagnosed, how to refer to secondary care and what treatment options are currently available to help people with the condition.Access episode show notes containing key references and take-home points at: https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/respiratory-and-chest-medicine/ep-65-obstructive-sleep-apnoea (https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/respiratory-and-chest-medicine/ep-65-obstructive-sleep-apnoea).Did you know? With GPnotebook Pro, you can earn CPD credits by tracking the podcast episodes you listen to. Learn more (https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/gpnotebook-pro).