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Does anyone have CENTRAL Sleep Apnea?

February 28th, 2011

I was just diagnosed with Central Sleep Apnea and my doc says that i’m the only one in his practice that he has had to treat with this condition. It’s kinda freakin’ me out, i was just prescribed oxygen while i sleep and i’m still really young. i just want to know how rare this is and what types of other people have it. any info anyone has on this would be greatly appreciated! :o)

My husband and I just went to Pulmonologist yesterday and he was diagnosed with the same thing. He’s 55 and has smoked for 40 years. He has COPD. Central is more serious, yes…but the special C-Pap machine will solve the problem IF you use it. You’ll feel better and get the rest you need. Don’t be afraid. Educate yourself. This is a good thing that is is now diagnosed.

“Central sleep apnea is a disorder in which your breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep due to lack of respiratory effort. Unlike obstructive sleep apnea, in which you can’t breathe normally because of upper airway obstruction, central sleep apnea occurs when your brain doesn’t send proper signals to the muscles that control your breathing. Central sleep apnea is less common, accounting for less than 5 percent of sleep apneas.

Central sleep apnea may occur as a result of other conditions, such as heart failure and stroke. Sleeping at a high altitude also may cause central sleep apnea.

Treatments for central sleep apnea may involve using a device to keep your upper airway open or using supplemental oxygen.” Above ALL advice from us out here….CALL YOUR DOCTOR, and make sure they keep you educated.

Good luck…..It will be all okay…..

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  1. ljpeterson1956 Says:

    My husband and I just went to Pulmonologist yesterday and he was diagnosed with the same thing. He’s 55 and has smoked for 40 years. He has COPD. Central is more serious, yes…but the special C-Pap machine will solve the problem IF you use it. You’ll feel better and get the rest you need. Don’t be afraid. Educate yourself. This is a good thing that is is now diagnosed.

    "Central sleep apnea is a disorder in which your breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep due to lack of respiratory effort. Unlike obstructive sleep apnea, in which you can’t breathe normally because of upper airway obstruction, central sleep apnea occurs when your brain doesn’t send proper signals to the muscles that control your breathing. Central sleep apnea is less common, accounting for less than 5 percent of sleep apneas.

    Central sleep apnea may occur as a result of other conditions, such as heart failure and stroke. Sleeping at a high altitude also may cause central sleep apnea.

    Treatments for central sleep apnea may involve using a device to keep your upper airway open or using supplemental oxygen." Above ALL advice from us out here….CALL YOUR DOCTOR, and make sure they keep you educated.

    Good luck…..It will be all okay…..
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    Went to Pulmonologist yesterday for diagnosis for my husband. and Internet

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