Obstructive Sleep Apnoea/Hypopnoea

Key points

• Obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome Predisposing factors
• macroglossia: acromegaly, hypothyroidism, amyloidosis
• large tonsils
• Marfan's syndrome The partner often complains of excessive snoring and may report periods of apnoea. Consequence
• daytime somnolence