Sleep apnea Reading Answers

We have given the sleep apnea reading practice tests and answers with explanations. It consists of 14 questions in 3 different kinds of questions - 5 questions as matching features questions form, 5 questions as true, false or not given and 4 questions in matching headings questions form.

Table of contents:

• Solution for sleep apnea
• sleep apnea IELTS reading practice test
• Passage
• Questions
• Answers with explanations

Solution for sleep apnea

 We have offered sleep apnea reading answers, in the table given below.

Answer Table

14. A	18. A	22. Not given	26. D
15. B	19. False	23. True	27. F
16. C	20. False	24. A
17. C	21. True	25. B

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Passage

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Sleep apnea

1. Sleep apnea is a common sleeping disorder. It affects a number of adults comparable to the percentage of the population that suffers from diabetes. The term apnea is of Greek origin and means “without breath.” Sufferers of sleep apnea stop breathing repeatedly while they sleep. This can happen hundreds of times during the night, each gasp lasting from 10 to 30 seconds. In extreme cases, people stop breathing for more than a minute at a time.
2. There are three different types of sleep apnea, with obstructive sleep apnea being the most common. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which affects 90 percent of sleep apnea sufferers, occurs because of an upper airway obstruction. A person’s breathing stops when air is somehow prevented from entering the trachea. The most common sites for air to get trapped include the nasal passage, the tongue, the tonsils, and the uvula. Fatty tissue or tightened muscles at the back of a throat can also cause the obstruction. Central sleep apnea has a different root cause, though the consequences are the same. In central sleep apnea, the brain forgets to send the signal that tells the muscles that it’s time to breathe. The term central is used because this type of apnea is related to the central nervous system rather than the blocked airflow. The third type of sleep apnea, known as mixed apnea, is a combination of the two and is the most rare form. Fortunately, in all types of apnea, the brain eventually signals for a person to wake up so that breathing can resume. However, this continuous pattern of interrupted sleep is hard on the body and results in very little rest.
3. Sleep apnea is associated with a number of risk factors, including being overweight, male, and over the age of forty. However, like many disorders, sleep apnea can affect children and in many cases is found to be the result of a person’s genetic makeup. Despite being so widespread, this disorder often goes undiagnosed. Many people experience symptoms for their whole lives without realizing they have a serious sleep disorder. Oftentimes, it is not the person suffering from sleep apnea who notices the repetitive episodes of sleep interruption, but a partner or family member sleeping nearby. The air cessation is generally accompanied by heavy snoring, loud enough to rouse others from sleep. Those who live alone are less likely to receive early diagnosis, though other symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, irritability, and exhaustion may cause a person to seek medical advice. If left untreated, sleep apnea, which is a progressive disorder, can cause cardiovascular problems, increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke. Sleep apnea is also blamed for many cases of impaired driving and poor job performance.
4. In order to diagnose sleep apnea, patients are generally sent to a sleep center for a polysomnography test. This test monitors brain waves, muscle tension, breathing, eye movement, and oxygen in the blood. Audio monitoring for snoring, gasping, and episodic waking is also done during a polysomnogram. Nonintrusive solutions for treating sleep apnea involve simple lifestyle changes. In many cases, symptoms of sleep apnea can be eliminated when patients try losing weight or abstaining from alcohol. People who sleep on their backs or stomachs often find that their symptoms disappear if they try sleeping on their sides. Sleep specialists also claim that sleeping pills interfere with the natural performance of the throat and mouth muscles and suggest patients do away with all sleep medication for a trial period. When these treatments prove unsuccessful, sleep apnea sufferers can be fitted with a CPAP mask, which is worn at night over the mouth and nose, similar to an oxygen mask. CPAP stands for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure.
5. In extreme cases, especially when facial deformities are the cause of the sleep apnea, surgery is needed to make a clear passage for the air. Many different types of surgeries are available. The most common form of surgery used to combat sleep apnea is uvulo-palato- pharyngoplasty (UPPP). This procedure involves removing the uvula and the excess tissue around it. UPPP helps about 50 percent of patients who undergo the procedure, while the other half continue to rely on the CPAP machine even after the surgery. Another type of surgery called mandibular myotomy involves removing a piece of the jaw, and adjusting the tongue. By reattaching the tongue to a position about ten millimeters forward, air is able to flow more freely during sleep. This delicate procedure is performed only by surgeons with expertise in facial surgery and is almost always successful in eliminating the air obstruction. The latest surgical procedures use radio frequencies to shrink the tissue around the tongue, throat, and soft palate.

Questions

Questions 14-18

• The passage describes three different types of sleep apnea. 
• Which of the characteristics below belongs to which type of sleep apnea? In boxes 14-18 on your Answer Sheet, write

A if it is a characteristic of obstructive sleep apnea.
B if it is a characteristic of central sleep apnea.
C if it is a characteristic of mixed apnea.

14. Its root cause is a blockage at the trachea.
15. It is connected exclusively with the nervous system.
16. It involves blocked airflow and a brain malfunction.
17. It is the most unusual type of sleep apnea.
18. It is the most common form of sleep apnea.

Questions 19-23

• Do the following statements agree with the information in Reading Passage 2? Inboxes 19-23 on your Answer Sheet, write
• TRUE                        if the statement is true according to the passage.
• FALSE                      if the statement contradicts the passage.
• NOT GIVEN          if there is no information about this in the passage.

19. Sleep apnea only affects men over 40.
20. Most people with sleep apnea have the problem diagnosed.
21. Often a relative of the sleep apnea sufferer is the first to notice the problem.
22. Sleep apnea is more common in Greece than in other countries.
23. Sleep apnea can cause problems at work.

Questions 24-27

• Which treatments for sleep apnea are mentioned in the passage?
• Choose four answers from the list below, and write the correct letters, A-G, in boxes 1-4 on your Answer Sheet.

A getting surgery
B wearing a mask
C taking sleeping pills
D reducing one’s weight
E massaging the throat muscles
F sleeping on one’s side
G drinking moderate amounts of alcohol

Answers for sleep apnea with explanation

We have offered the sleep apnea reading answers with explanations, It will help you to correct your errors in the answering process.     

(Note: The text in italics mentions the location and referring lines written in the reading passage)

14. Answer: A
  Explanation: A person’s breathing stops when air is somehow prevented from entering the trachea. The given answer is located in the 3-4 lines of paragraph 2.

15. Answer: B
  Explanation: The term central is used because this type of apnea is related to the central nervous system rather than the blocked airflow. The given answer is located in the 10-11 lines of paragraph 2.

16. Answer:C
  Explanation: The third type of sleep apnea, known as mixed apnea, is a combination of the two and is the most rare form. The given answer is located in the 11-13 lines of paragraph 2.

17. Answer:C
  Explanation:The third type of sleep apnea, known as mixed apnea, is a combination of the two and is the most rare form. The given answer is located in the 11-13 lines of paragraph 2.

18.Answer:A
  Explanation:There are three different types of sleep apnea, with obstructive sleep apnea being the most common. The given answer is located in the 1-2 lines of paragraph 2.

19. Answer:False
  Explanation:. However, like many disorders, sleep apnea can affect children. The given answer is located in the 2-3 lines of paragraph 3.

20. Answer:False
  Explanation: Despite being so widespread, this disorder often goes undiagnosed. The given answer is located in the 4-5 lines of paragraph 3.

21. Answer:True
  Explanation: Oftentimes, it is not the person suffering from sleep apnea who notices the repetitive episodes of sleep interruption, but a partner or family member sleeping nearby.  The given answer is located in the 6-8 lines of paragraph 3.

22. Answer:Not given
Explanation : Not Available

23. Answer:True
  Explanation: Sleep apnea is also blamed for many cases of impaired driving and poor job performance. The given answer is located in the last 2 lines of paragraph 3.

24. Answer: A 
  Explanation: In extreme cases, especially when facial deformities are the cause of the sleep apnea, surgery is needed to make a clear passage for the air. The given answer is located in the first 2 lines of paragraph 5.

25. Answer:B
  Explanation: When these treatments prove unsuccessful, sleep apnea sufferers can be fitted with a CPAP mask. The given answer is located in the 11-12 lines of paragraph 4.

26. Answer:D
  Explanation: In many cases, symptoms of sleep apnea can be eliminated when patients try losing weight or abstaining from alcohol. The given answer is located in the 6-7 lines of paragraph 4.

27. Answer:F
  Explanation: People who sleep on their backs or stomachs often find that their symptoms disappear if they try sleeping on their sides. The given answer is located in the 7-9 lines of paragraph 4.

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