What about Central Sleep Apnea
We do things big in our family. Not only do I have regular sleep apnea, but I also have Central sleep apnea. This is where your brain forgets to tell you to breathe.
Does anyone know of any research on this topic, or how to handle the problems?
Lorie Foster,
Thank you so much for your article on Central sleep apnea. It really helped me a lot. My doctor kind of ignored the ASV request. He told me that we were going to get another type of BiPAP. I thought he was wrong, but now I see that he was just going by the guidelines. Thanks for telling me that we had to use all the other machines to get to the ASV. Thank you so much for this article.
Hi
. You are most welcome! I'm glad it helped and I hope you eventually get the treatment you need. Warmly, Lori (Team Member)
You might be interested in this conversation from our archives, where some community members share their experiences:
https://sleepapnea.sleep-disorders.net/forums/central-sleep-apnea
As with any sleep disorder, your best bet is to talk with your sleep doctor to figure out the best ways to take care of yourself. Do you feel like you're doing okay these days? -Melissa, team memberHi
. Central Sleep Apnea is a whole different problem, for sure. What has your doctor recommended? Does your doctor know what caused it? Many people develop central sleep apnea as a side effct of opioids a complication of heart failure or from living in high altitudes. Here is an article about adaptive servo ventilation (ASV), which is currently the most popular treatment for central sleep apnea: https://sleepapnea.sleep-disorders.net/living/adaptive-servo-ventilation. Since ASV adjusts the pressure depending on your needs, most people don't need any additional treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. I hope you find something that brings you relief and that others in the community chime in with their experiences. Thinking of you and wishing you the best. - Lori (Team Member)
