Detection and Management of Central Sleep Apnea

Central sleep apnea is a condition wherein therethe activities that you do during the day.
are sudden halts in breathing that is noticed to beWhen you experience this kind of problem while
repeated throughout the duration of sleep. Ifsleeping, you must consult your physician
someone is sleeping beside you like a spouse or aimmediately, a series of questions will be asked
family member, they will be the one to notice ifand you will undergo different tests to properly
you are experiencing this kind of condition. Theydiagnose central sleep apnea. Through your
will be troubled with the way you breathe whileconsultation with a doctor, you will be able also to
sleeping. That is why if somebody gets yourask some of your concerns and let your partner
attention and tells you that you sleep this wayor someone who have noticed the symptoms go
then you better learn more about it and takewith you. This will also help the doctor provide you
action of what you can do to resolve it.with the right medications and treatment to
The main cause of this sleeping problem is in yourprevent any complications.
brain specifically the brain stem. The central organCPAP machines for sleep apnea are used as one
of the body which is the brain does not sendof the treatment for this sleeping problem. CPAP
proper signals to your respiratory muscles. Peoplemeans continuous positive airway pressure
who are highly at risk for having central sleepwherein you will wear a mask that is attached to
apnea are those who have heart problems,the machine that will supply pressurized air and
stroke and brain tumor which are linked tothus controls your breathing while sleeping. You will
impairment in the ability of the brain to sendbe properly instructed as to how to use it. It may
signals. Males are more inclined to develop this kindbe uncomfortable while sleeping but you will be
of problem than females and those who areaccustomed to it in time. However, if it interrupts
taking opioids are highly at risk.your sleep, you can talk it over with your
You may need sleep apnea support when youphysician and adjustments can be made like
experience symptoms like abnormal breathingplacing a pillow to provide you comfort.
patterns during sleep and when you suddenlyThis sleeping problem can threaten your life if you
wake up at night due to this interruption. Youwill not seek medical attention immediately as
may have a problem to go back to sleep againsoon as you notice the symptoms. It is better
and the shortness of breath is only relieved whenthat you will ask the advice of the physician so
you try to sit up on your bed. Due to the lack ofthat your sleeping pattern will not be disrupted
sleep at night, you will tend to make up for itand management can be done immediately.
during the day and it can affect your work and