Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a disorder whereby you stop breathing during sleep. Apnea can be due to an interruption in the brain signals that drive unconscious breathing (this is Central Apnea) or because your airway collapses as you sleep (this is Obstructive Apnea). Most people are not aware of the interruptions or disturbances in sleep that come with sleep apnea. Many however, will experience hundreds of these interruptions each night.

Types of Sleep Apnea

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

Caused by physical blockage of the airway, often due to relaxed throat muscles.

Central Sleep Apnea

Occurs when the brain fails to send proper signals to control breathing.

Complex Sleep Apnea Syndrome

A combination of obstructive and central sleep apnea.

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