Transcription of SCREENING QUESTIONS - SLEEP HISTORY & PHYSICAL
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SCREENING QUESTIONS - SLEEP HISTORY & PHYSICAL
CHIEF COMPLAINT: As you already know, it is the reason forthe patient to be evaluated, usually in their own OF PRESENT ILLNESS: Just as in non- SLEEP relat-ed symptoms, you should describe their SLEEP symptoms in thecontext of the seven qualities of the symptoms, including:1. location of the symptoms2. quality of the symptoms3. quantity or severity of the symptoms4. timing (ie. onset, duration, frequency) of symptoms5. setting in which symptoms occur6. factors that aggravate or relieve symptoms7. associated manifestationsIn addition there are other significant aspects.
turbinate hypertrophy, or deviated nasal septum which could obstruct their upper airway. On the oropharyngeal exam be sure you look at their dentition. Also look at the anatomy of their max-illa and mandible. Do they have retroagnathia? Do they have a thick tongue? Also look at their anterior and posterior tonsillar
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