What is the difference between complex sleep apnea, Central sleep apnea and Obstructive sleep apnea?
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OSA (obstructive sleep apnea): OSA is the most common type of sleep apnea. It is caused by a breathing obstruction, which stops the air flow in the nose and mouth. Large tonsils or adenoids, nasal congestion or blockage (from cold, sinusitis, allergies, smoking, etc.) are present in OSA. Throat muscles and tongue relax more than normal during sleep (possibly due to alchohol or sedatives or age)
CSA (central sleep apnea): CSA is less common than OSA, is a central nervous system disorder that occurs when the brain signal telling the body to breathe is delayed. CSA can be caused by disease or injury involving the brainstem, such as a stroke, a brain tumor, a viral brain infection, or a chronic respiratory disease. People with CSA seldom snore. Distinctive physical attributes (deviated septum, shape of head and neck, receding chin, enlarged tongue)
MSA (mixed sleep apnea): MSA is the mixed forms of above. Some related to OSA, others related to CSA.
Sleep apnea has serious health consequences and can even be life-threatening. The main effects of sleep apnea are sleep deprivation and oxygen deprivation.
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and waking up often during the night. I suggest you to refer http://www.disorderscentral.com/types-of-sleep-disorders.html. This might help you!
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