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Sleep Apnea And Brain Injury
Central sleep apnea is when you repeatedly stop breathing during sleep because the brain temporarily stops sending signals to the muscles that control breathing.
See also:
Obstructive sleep apnea Sleep disorders
Alternative Names
Sleep apnea - central
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Central sleep apnea often occurs in people who have certain medical conditions. For example, it can develop in persons who have life-threatening problems with the brainstem. The brainstem controls breathing....
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From Our Sources
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 »
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
Sleep apnea - centralSymptomsPersons with central sleep apnea have episodes of disrupted breathing during sleep.Other symptoms may include:Chronic... Read more »
Sleep Apnea
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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