ABSTRACT
Full history Snoring at night (reported by bed partner) 1. Is it associated with cessation of breathing/cyanosis? 2. Is there awakening through the night? 3. Is there daytime sleepiness even when talking to others? 4. Morning headache may signify overnight hypoxia or hypercarbia. 5. Has a sleep study been done in the past? If so, what was the score (see
below)? On nocturnal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) at home? Previous treatment for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) – uvuloplasty?
Apnoea score
