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Brain Function In Nrem Sleep
Sleep apnea - central
Symptoms
Persons with central sleep apnea have episodes of disrupted breathing during sleep.
Other symptoms may include:
- Chronic fatigue
- Daytime sleepiness
- Morning headaches
- Restless sleep
Other symptoms may occur if the apnea is due to a neurological condition. Symptoms depend on the underlying disease and what parts of the nervous system it has affected, but may include:
- Difficulty swallowing
- Voice changes
- Weakness or numbness throughout the body
Signs and tests
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Central sleep apnea
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Sleep apnea - centralPreventionReferencesEckert DJ, Jordan AS, Merchia P, Malhotra A. Central sleep apnea: pathophysiology and treatment. Chest.... Read more »
Central sleep apnea
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Central sleep apnea is when you repeatedly stop breathing during sleep because the brain temporarily stops sending signals to the muscles that... Read more »
Central sleep apnea
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Sleep apnea - centralTreatmentOxygen, nasal CPAP, or bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP) may be used for some types of central sleep apnea. Some... Read more »
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