Question 1

is there a negative connection:
a) enjoy sauna about 5 per week
b) obstructive (or central) sleep apnea
these both started about february 2011. ?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: No connection i can think of. Likely a coincidence.

Question 2

how do you treat central sleep apnea?

Accepted Answer

Diet + supplements: I have found that cental apnea is related to thiamine homeostasis, meaning that something is wrong with vcitamin b1 metabolism. I have treated a number of patients with largfe doses of thiamine and magnesium. See a nutritionist who is acquainted with vitamin supplements.

Question 3

i have "central sleep apnea." what is cure?

Accepted Answer

Sleep tst/ventilator: Pure central sleep apnea is uncommon so first, i would evaluate with a sleep test.  Central apnea means brain does not send signal to diaphragm to breath/obstructive means airway blocks breathing in deep sleep.  Ventilators are now available for home use which can supply pressurized air to the nasal airway via a fitted nasal mask to supply breaths during periods of when patient stops breathing.

Question 4

what does central sleep apnea syndrome mean?

Accepted Answer

Faulty brain signal: Central sleep apnea is where the brain tells the body not to breathe. It can be seen in normal sleep with transitions from one stage of sleep to the next. It is very common in stroke patients and can be seen in other medical problems like heart failure. Treatment is cpap.

Question 5

if i have central sleep apnea will a mad help?

Accepted Answer

Sleep apnea: Mads are designed to treat obstructive sleep apnea. They are not considered appropriate for central apneas.

Question 6

which is worse: obstructive sleep apnea or central sleep apnea?

Accepted Answer

Both: Both are serious conditions, manageable  with treatment, and serious if neglected. The severity varies in every particular case, the classification is not intended to determine which one is milder, they just have different ways to treat them. In general, treatment compliance is an important factor that affects treatment outcomes of both.

Question 7

can you tell me about central sleep apnea disorder in children?

Accepted Answer

Airway obstruction : Nearly 100%  of children with sleep apnea have 1) huge tonsils and adenoids or 2) poorly developed sinuses with mouth breathing  or 3) children that snore. Have sleep apnea identified and treated !

Question 8

what is the difference between central sleep apnea and regular apnea?

Accepted Answer

Obstruction vs CO2: Central apnea is caused by the brain's inability to respond to elevated co2 (carbon dioxide) levels in the blood. Obstructive sleep apnea is caused by the collapse of the airway when the muscles of the throat, tongue, and possibly the palate when they are flaccid/paralyzed during the deeper stages of sleep. Osa responds well to CPAP and dental devices. Central may not.

Question 9

how does a cpap help central sleep apnea?

Accepted Answer

Multiple benefits: High quality evidence shows that positive airway pressure (i.e. CPAP) reduces the freq of respiratory events during sleep, decreases daytime sleepiness, improve systemic blood pressure and blood glucose control. Also shown to improved subjective and objective sleepiness, quality of life, cognitive function, and depression. Possibly decreases nocturnal arrhythmia however limited data.

Question 10

my sleep dr said that if i lose some weight it might help with my central sleep apnea. is that true?

Accepted Answer

That is true.: If someone has sleep apnea, central, obstructive or mixed, the best solution is weight loss if weight loss is needed.

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Is there a negative connection: a) enjoy sauna about 5 per week b) obstructive (or central) sleep apnea these both started about february 2011. ?

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How do you treat central sleep apnea?

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I have "central sleep apnea." what is cure?

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What does central sleep apnea syndrome mean?

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If i have central sleep apnea will a mad help?

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Which is worse: obstructive sleep apnea or central sleep apnea?

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Can you tell me about central sleep apnea disorder in children?

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What is the difference between central sleep apnea and regular apnea?

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How does a cpap help central sleep apnea?

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My sleep dr said that if i lose some weight it might help with my central sleep apnea. is that true?

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