MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

RESPIRATORY

FIBROTIC LUNG DISEASE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Condition in which an individual stops breathing while sleeping
A
Lung Cancer
B
Sleep Apnea
C
COPD
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common sleep-related breathing disorder. It causes you to repeatedly stop and start breathing while you sleep. There are several types of sleep apnea, but the most common is obstructive sleep apnea.

Detailed explanation-2: -People who have sleep apnea stop breathing for 10 to 30 seconds at a time while they are sleeping. These short stops in breathing can happen up to 400 times every night. If you have sleep apnea, periods of not breathing can disturb your sleep (even if they don’t fully wake you up).

Detailed explanation-3: -The answer is no, although it is a common question among people with a sleep apnea diagnosis. While there is no cure for this chronic condition, there are treatments and lifestyle changes that can reduce your sleep apnea symptoms.

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