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Experiencing Central sleep apnea
45 patients currently experience Central sleep apnea. See all
finestitcher
Mouth/throat: mild
Arms: mild
Chest: mild
Legs: mild
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finestitcher
moderate
silverbird
Mouth/throat: mild
Arms: mild
Chest: mild
Legs: mild
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silverbird
moderate
spider
Mouth/throat: mild
Arms: severe
Chest: none
Legs: moderate
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spider
mild

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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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Symptom Severities

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Treatments Patients Take For Central sleep apnea

CPAP
CPAP: 100% 1
Clonazepam
Clonazepam: 100% 1
Modafinil
Modafinil: 100% 1
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