Central Sleep Apnea
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Central Sleep Apnea
Overview
Central sleep apnea is an uncommon sleep disorder where breathing stops or slows during sleep due to faulty signals from the brain.
Symptoms
Symptoms include:
- Loud snoring
- Excessive daytime sleepiness
- Restless sleep
- Choking or gasping during sleep
- Non-refreshing sleep
- Morning headaches
- Daytime fatigue
- Personality changes
- Memory problems
- Poor concentration and judgment
- Mood disturbances
- Recent weight gain
- Frequent urination
- Impotence
Excessive sleepiness, especially noticeable by others, can lead to accidents, highlighting the disorder's impact on safety.
Causes
Central sleep apnea occurs due to issues in the brain's breathing signals. Brain stem lesions or recurrent exposure to low oxygen and high carbon dioxide levels can impair the brain's drive to breathe, a condition sometimes called Ondine’s curse. In rare cases, bilateral diaphragm paralysis related to neuromuscular conditions can also result in respiratory issues before other weaknesses appear.
Treatment
The most effective treatment is assisted overnight ventilation, such as:
- Rocking Bed: Uses gravity to move the diaphragm and aid breathing.
- Cuirass: A shell-like device connected to a vacuum pump that helps expand the chest.
These treatments support breathing during sleep and improve patient outcomes.
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