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Experiencing Central sleep apnea
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green1smile Sex: F Data Quality: 3 stars ALS: 31 yrs Bi-Pap Wheelchair Bulbar: moderate Arms: severe Chest: moderate Legs: severe green1smile First Symptom: 07/80 Dx: 09/06
Sagen Sex: F Data Quality: 2 stars MS: 37 yrs Mentor Type: Progressive Relapsing Sensation: Moderate Overall: Moderate Cognition: moderate Vision: moderate Speech: mild Swallowing: moderate Upper limb: moderate Walking: moderate Sagen First Symptom: 02/75 Dx: 07/06
DannyD Sex: M Data Quality: 3 stars ALS: 15 yrs Bi-Pap Bulbar: none Arms: mild Chest: mild Legs: moderate DannyD First Symptom: 03/97 Dx: 12/00

Central sleep apnea 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.

What we've learned from patients who report Central sleep apnea

Symptom severities

Severe	29
Moderate	23
Mild	16
None	8

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Central sleep apnea

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Central sleep apnea
Reason	# Patients	Percentage of patients
CPAP Continuous Positive Airway Pressure	14
BiPAP w/humidifier and oxygen concentrator	1
Ambien	1
Provigil	1
ResMed VPAP III ST-A	1
Clonazepam	1
Remeron SolTab	1
Aquaphor	1

Report created on May 27, 2012.

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