Central Sleep Apnea (CSA) or Central sleep apnea syndrome is a sleep-related disorder where the breathing repeatedly obstructed during the sleep. CSA occurs when brain fails to transmit signals to the muscles that control the breathing. Males are more likely to develop CSA and people heart disorders, stroke or brain tumor, opioid use, and sleeping at high altitudes are at high risk.
Some of the symptoms of Central Sleep Apnea:-
- Morning headaches
- Fatigue
- Obesity
- Snoring
- Shortness of breath
- Excessive daytime sleeps
- Dry mouth or throat
- Poor memory and concentration problems
- Mood disorders
Other conditions that are associated central sleep apnea:
- Kidney failure
- Congestive heart failure
- Hypothyroid disease
- Neurological disorders
- Damage to the brain stem
When should you consult a doctor?
Consult a doctor if you have signs of excessive daytime drowsiness, shortness of breath and intermittent pauses in breathing during sleep.
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