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Experiencing Central Sleep Apnea
65 patients currently experience Central Sleep Apnea. See all
thomcuddy Sex: M Mouth/throat: none Arms: severe Chest: moderate Legs: severe See profile thomcuddy moderate
turnup Sex: M Sensation: Severe Overall: Severe Cognition: moderate Vision: moderate Speech: moderate Swallowing: moderate Upper limb: severe Walking: severe See profile turnup moderate
mollymac Sex: F Sensation: Moderate Overall: Mild Cognition: moderate Vision: moderate Speech: moderate Swallowing: moderate Upper limb: moderate Walking: none See profile mollymac severe

Central Sleep Apnea Symptom Report

Central sleep apnea results from failure of stimulation by the respiratory centers in the medulla; both hereditary varieties and varieties accompanying other brain-stem disorders have been observed. It is distinct from obstructive sleep apnea, which is caused by a blockage of the airway. Read more...

What we've learned

Symptom Severities

Treatments Patients Take For Central Sleep Apnea

Treatments Patients Take For Central Sleep Apnea
Reason	# Patients	Percentage of patients
CPAP Continuous Positive Airway Pressure	11	17%
BiPAP w/humidifier and oxygen concentrator	1	2%

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