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Causes of Central sleep apnea
What causes Central sleep apnea? The condition develops when the brain does not send the usual signals that tell the respiratory muscles to breathe, so pauses in breathing occur because of a failure of…
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Symptoms of Central sleep apnea
What are the symptoms of Central sleep apnea? The condition most often produces repeated pauses in breathing during sleep, fragmented sleep, and the daytime effects that follow from unstable oxygen and carbon dioxide regulation.…
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What is Central sleep apnea
Central sleep apnea is a disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops or becomes markedly reduced during sleep because the brain does not send the normal signals needed to activate the breathing muscles. The condition…
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FAQ about Obstructive sleep apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that affects breathing during sleep and can have important effects on daytime health, alertness, and long-term cardiovascular risk. This FAQ explains what the condition is, why…
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Prevention of Obstructive sleep apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea is not a condition that can always be fully prevented, because some of its strongest drivers are structural or biological rather than behavioral. The tendency for the upper airway to narrow…
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Diagnosis of Obstructive sleep apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea is usually diagnosed through a combination of clinical evaluation and sleep testing. The condition occurs when the upper airway repeatedly narrows or closes during sleep, reducing or stopping airflow even though…
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Treatment for Obstructive sleep apnea
What treatments are used for Obstructive sleep apnea? The condition is managed with therapies that keep the upper airway open during sleep, reduce the tendency of the airway to collapse, and address contributing factors…