Sleep apnea - central
Persons with central sleep apnea have episodes of disrupted breathing during sleep.
Other symptoms may include:
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:
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