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Central sleep apnea (CSA) occurs when the brain fails to send the appropriate signals to the muscles that control breathing, leading to interrupted breathing during sleep. In contrast, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is caused by a physical blockage of the airway, often due to relaxed throat muscles and tissues. Both conditions can result in disrupted sleep and decreased oxygen levels, but their underlying mechanisms differ. Treatment options vary based on the type and severity of the condition.
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What sleep cycle does sleep apnea happen in?
There are two primary types of sleep apnea, central and obstructive. The more common of the two, obstructive sleep apnea, associated with obesity, occurs during REM sleep.
What does it mean when you wake up out of sleep and can’t breathe?
Obstructive sleep apnea
What different types of treatment for sleep apnea is there?
Obstructive sleep apnea cause when soft tissues relax and collapse block breathing and thus preventing inhaled air from reaching the lungs Next Central sleep apnea cause when brain doesn't send signals through lungs however when breathing passage is open it would not reach air sacs called alveoli thus leading to falling asleep
What is the Definition of Central Sleep Apnea?
Central sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep, due to the brain failing to send the appropriate signals to the muscles that control breathing. Unlike obstructive sleep apnea, where the airway is physically blocked, central sleep apnea is caused by a dysfunction in the respiratory control center of the brain. This results in disrupted sleep patterns, decreased oxygen levels in the blood, and potential health risks if left untreated. Treatment options may include continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, medications, or addressing underlying medical conditions.
What does OSA stand for in sleep apnea?
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
What type of sleep apnea is treated with mechanical ventilators?
For moderate to severe sleep apnea, the most successful treatment is nighttime use of a ventilator, called a CPAP machine. used to treat both obstructive and central sleep apnea.
What is the difference between central sleep apnea and other severe forms of sleep apnea?
Sleep apnea is when people stop breathing while sleeping. Central is when the problem is that the brain is not sending the signal. You forget to breath when asleep. The other type is obstructive which is when the muscles of the throat collapse and close the airway when they relaxeduring deep stages of sleep.
What is obstructive sleep apnea?
Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition where your breathing is obstructed during sleep. This causes "apnea," or a brief cessation of breathing. Because you've stopped breathing, you'll partially wake up, disrupting your sleep.
What is the most common breathing-related sleep disorder?
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. This is the most common form of breathing-related sleep disorder
What does the medical abbreviation COAD mean?
Chronic Obstructive Airways DiseaseChronic Obstructive Airways Disease
Do you sleep soundly with sleep apnea and extreme snoring?
No, the lack of air flow makes it relatively impossible to get deep sleep. You should have a sleep study done to find out if your sleep apnea is obstructive.
Who typically develops obstructive sleep apnea syndrome?
It is found primarily in obese people.
