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Sagen Sex: F Data Quality: 3 stars MS: 36 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
Hattie Sex: F Data Quality: 0 stars ALS: 13 yrs Bi-Pap Wheelchair Bulbar: none Arms: moderate Chest: mild Legs: severe Hattie First Symptom: 06/98 Dx: 09/01
DannyD Sex: M Data Quality: 3 stars ALS: 14 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	27
Moderate	25
Mild	13
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 February 12, 2012.

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