Types of Central Sleep Apnea
Central sleep apnea conditions can be divided into two groups:

• Primary  which is without an underlying cause
• Secondary  which is as a consequence of another condition

Alternative Names for Central Sleep Apnea?
Other names or references to Central Sleep Apnea include:

• Complex Sleep Apnea (a combination of both Obstructive and Central Sleep Apnea)
• Sleep Apnoea (UK spelling)
• Cheyne-Stokes respiration
• CSA

Central Sleep Apnea Symptoms
What are the symptoms of Central Sleep Apnea? What are the effects? The symptoms of Central Sleep Apnea include the following:

• Waking up often during the night
• Frequent night time urination
• Headaches in the morning
• Mood Changes
• Irritability
• Daytime fatigue
• Reduction in memory
• Reduced mental performance
• Reduced awareness
• Low energy levels

Central Sleep Apnea Causes
What are the causes of Central Sleep Apnea? The causes of CSA may include the following:

• Strokes
• Heart failure
• Neurological diseases, such as Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease
• Infections
• Some Medications
• Brain Tumor
• Some congenital abnormalities
• High altitude

Central Sleep Apnea Treatment / Remedies / Medication / Cures
What is used as a treatment, remedy, cure or medication for Central Sleep Apnea? The following info is not a substitute for a medical assessment or diagnostic procedure, but serves as a useful guide to help focus future discussions. Your doctor or  health care provider will perform a physical examination and discuss your medical history. Tests may be required to diagnose an underlying medical condition. The Central Sleep Apnea Treatment / Remedies / Medication may include the following:

• A sleep study  called a Polysomnogram

• CPAP is a  device used to treat moderate to severe sleeping apnea. The machine sends air at a constant, continuous pressure to help keep a person's airway open, allowing the patient to breathe normally.,

• BiPAP is an acronym for bilevel positive airway pressure. It is a  portable ventilatory machine that delivers a controlled amount of pressurized air

• Drugs that stimulate breathing

The sole purpose of the article on a sleep disorder such as CSA is to act as a reference guide to provide useful information regarding sleeping problems. It is not intended to be used to diagnose or treat Central Sleep Apnea or as a substitute for obtaining professional medical advice. Please remember that if you are in any doubt about your health please consult your medical practitioner immediately.

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