Most people with untreated OSA experience multiple episodes of hypoxemia sometimes more than hundred a night. Most patients declining CPAP treatment their doctor prescribe them oxygen for overnight use. This might help with ameliorate some risk of untreated sleep apnea. Some of the error that I notice was that that outcome measured on a continuous scale, the baseline characteristics of the participants who were evaluated at the 12-week follow-up visit were similar across groups, with significant differences only in daytime sleepiness and in the proportion of participants who were receiving alpha-adrenergic blockers. Given …show more content…
I would fix this first by getting them talk to a dietitian so they can explain the important eating right and make a suggestion that get enrolled in a gym. I would also suggest that walking maybe a 15 to 30 min a day for those that are in low income.
• Narrowed airway- a patient could inherit a narrow airway, or your tonsils adenoids may become enlarge which can block your airway. This I would recommend that see a doctor for medical advice.
• High blood pressure- I would recommend seeing their family doctor, dietitian, and getting more excise.
• Chronic nasal congestion- this occurs twice as often in those who have consistent nasal at night. I would recommend that they use some type of saline solution to help with the dryness.
Error and risk for CPAP
• The wrong size or style CPAP mask- working closely with your respiratory therapist, and your doctor we can make sure that they are properly fitted. I would make sure that they try different mask and make sure they get one that fit their face. I would make sure that they a comfortable and properly know how to use it. I would most importantly make sure I pay attention to the size of the mask if not sized or fitted right it could cause leaking around the edge of the