Sleep : Sleep apnea can be due to either a physical blockage of your airway (peripheral osa) or due to a central nervous system disorder (central os) where the signal that causes you to take a breath does not get to the muscles that control breathing. Classic osa is typically treated with cpap, surgery, or and oral splint. Without further information i cannot give you a more detailed explaination.
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As : As above discussed above, the 2 main types are central and obstructive. There are many other types of sleep disorders. A sleep specialist can help with the diagnosis which may an overnight sleep study. Occasionally these can be done at home with special equipment, .
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Its : Its possible he was referring to a mixed form that includes components of both peripheral obstructive and central sleep apnea. This information would be noted on your polysomnogram ( sleep study).
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