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.

How do members experience central sleep apnea?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with central sleep apnea*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for central sleep apnea*

Who has central sleep apnea on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 4
20s 2
30s 8
40s 33
50s 49
60s 58
70+ 51

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 74
Female 133

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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

Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it

Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for central sleep apnea

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Compare treatments taken by people with central sleep apnea

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Who has central sleep apnea on PatientsLikeMe?

  • 0 new patients joined this month
  • 41 say central sleep apnea is their primary condition

Age
Age Proportion # of patients
<20 4
20s 2
30s 8
40s 33
50s 49
60s 58
70+ 51
Age at first symptom
Age at first symptom Proportion # of patients
0-19 years 6
20-29 years 14
30-39 years 11
40-49 years 32
50-59 years 16
60-69 years 7
70+ years 0

Distribution of sex

Sex
Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 74
Female 133

Diagnosis status
Diagnosis status Proportion # of patients
Diagnosed 129
Not Diagnosed 5

These charts show data from central sleep apnea patients who have completed their condition history
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