HISTORY:
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Worsening factors:
Treatments tried: ,
Epworth Scale: risk
Other elements:
EXAM:
General appearance:
Vital signs: , BP , HR , RR , SpO2 %, Temp °
Nose:
Throat:
Neck:
Heart: ,
Lungs: ,
Abdomen: , , ,
Extremities: , , cap refill , pulses ,
ASSESSMENT:
DDx:
PLAN:
- Epworth sleepiness scale
- Polysomnography
- Blood work: , , , , , ,
- ECG
- Chest X-ray
- Pulmonary function tests
- Lifestyle modifications: weight loss, alcohol moderation
- Positional therapy
- Continuous positive airway pressure
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- Referral to pulmonologist
- Referral to ENT specialist
- Referral to dietitian
- Follow-up in
- Return if symptoms worsen or if new symptoms develop such as excessive daytime sleepiness, observed episodes of stopped breathing during sleep, or abrupt awakenings accompanied by gasping or choking