Patient/caregiver were instructed regarding signs and symptoms of central sleep apnea as follows: Central sleep apnea is a type of sleep apnea with dysfunction at the level of brain being the major contributory factor. Poor signaling from the brain to the major respiratory muscles result in poor control & regulation of the respiratory activity, resulting in central sleep apnea with the following signs and symptoms. Dry mouth & throat: Continuous episodes of gasping for air [...]

Patient/caregiver were instructed regarding signs and symptoms of central sleep apnea as follows:  Central sleep apnea is a type of sleep apnea with dysfunction at the level of brain being the major contributory factor. Poor signaling from the brain to the major respiratory muscles result in poor control & regulation of the respiratory activity, resulting in central sleep apnea with the following signs and symptoms. Cessation of breathing: Poor signaling to and compromised regulation of [...]

Patient/caregiver were instructed regarding causes and risk factors for central sleep apnea as follows: Central sleep apnea is a type of sleep apnea with dysfunction at the level of brain being the major contributory factor. Brain controls and regulates the activity of major respiratory muscles by sending appropriate signals to these muscles and thus helps for a healthy breathing pattern. Any abnormal or deficient brain function can lead to deficient receiving of signals from the [...]

Patient/caregiver were instructed regarding causes and risk factors for central sleep apnea as follows: Central sleep apnea is a type of sleep apnea with dysfunction at the level of brain being the major contributory factor. Brain controls and regulates the activity of major respiratory muscles by sending appropriate signals to these muscles and thus helps for a healthy breathing pattern. Any abnormal or deficient brain function can lead to deficient receiving of signals from the [...]

Patient/caregiver were instructed regarding pathophysiology of central sleep apnea as follows: The diaphragm, muscles of the rib cage, and abdominal muscles are the chief respiratory muscles, which work together with some other accessory respiratory muscles in the body, to help establish an organized breathing pattern. Regulated contraction and relaxation of these muscles is very important for establishing an organized breathing pattern. Brain controls and regulates the activity of these muscles by sending appropriate signals to [...]