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Central sleep apnea is when you repeatedly stop breathing during sleep because the brain temporarily stops sending signals to the muscles that control breathing. | |||
==What are the symptoms of Central sleep apnea?== | |||
Persons with central sleep apnea have episodes of disrupted breathing during sleep. | |||
Other symptoms may include: | |||
* Chronic fatigue | |||
* Daytime sleepiness | |||
* Morning headaches | |||
* Restless sleep | |||
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: | |||
* Difficulty swallowing | |||
* Voice changes | |||
* Weakness or numbness throughout the body | |||
==What causes Central sleep apnea?== | ==What causes Central sleep apnea?== | ||
Revision as of 16:16, 14 August 2012
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Govindavarjhulla, M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
Central sleep apnea is when you repeatedly stop breathing during sleep because the brain temporarily stops sending signals to the muscles that control breathing.
What are the symptoms of Central sleep apnea?
Persons with central sleep apnea have episodes of disrupted breathing during sleep.
Other symptoms may include:
- Chronic fatigue
- Daytime sleepiness
- Morning headaches
- Restless sleep
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:
- Difficulty swallowing
- Voice changes
- Weakness or numbness throughout the body