Central sleep apnea
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What is central sleep apnea?
Central sleep apnea results from failure of stimulation by the respiratory centers in the medulla; both hereditary varieties and varieties accompanying other brainstem disorders have been observed. It is distinct from obstructive sleep apnea, which is caused by a blockage of the airway.
Common symptoms reported by people with central sleep apnea
Treatments taken by people for central sleep apnea
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Who has central sleep apnea on PatientsLikeMe?
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 34 say central sleep apnea is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 6 | |
| 30s | 13 | |
| 40s | 12 | |
| 50s | 14 | |
| 60s | 9 | |
| 70+ | 36 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 9 | |
| 20-29 years | 5 | |
| 30-39 years | 5 | |
| 40-49 years | 7 | |
| 50-59 years | 7 | |
| 60-69 years | 3 | |
| 70+ years | 3 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 60 | |
| Female | 117 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 122 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 6 |