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If i have central sleep apnea will a mad help?
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Sleep apnea: Mads are designed to treat obstructive sleep apnea. They are not considered appropriate for central apneas.
Answered 11/28/2017
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No: Mad is for obstructive sleep apnea (osa). Osa is an issue of can't breath (against a closed airway, due to obstruction). Central sleep apnea (csa) is an issue of won't breath (the trigger to breathe isn't happening). A mad will not treat csa.
Answered 11/28/2017
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