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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...Click to read more below


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Report created on November 21, 2009.