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Table 3 Attitude of all studied physicians (no. = 231) regarding obstructive sleep apnea

From: Awareness of obstructive sleep apnea among critical care physicians in Sharkia Governorate, Egypt

 

N

%

Do you think snoring is a disease?

Yes

97

42.0

No

134

58.0

Which department would you recommend snoring person to consult?

ENT

98

42.4

Chest

89

38.5

Neurology

44

19.1

Are you familiar with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome?

Yes

105

45.5

No

126

54.5

Do you think, obstructive sleep apnea syndrome needs to be treated aggressively or given more attention?

Yes

145

62.8

No

86

37.2

Would you like to learn more about obstructive sleep apnea?

Yes

187

81.0

No

44

19.0

Which treatment would you recommended more for obstructive sleep apnea

Quit smoking

46

19.9

Drugs

28

12.1

Weight loss, CPAP

101

43.7

Surgery

56

24.2

  1. CPAP continuous positive airway pressure