What is Central Sleep Apnea?
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- čas přidán 22. 03. 2021
- Join us for Sleep Apnea Awareness Day! All month sleephealth.org will discuss the less common types of apnea, like central sleep apnea (CSA). Raising awareness for all people, of all ages, to become empowered advocates for quality sleep for themselves and their loved ones!
CSA is a form of sleep-disordered breathing that occurs when the brain fails to send regular signals to the breathing muscle (diaphragm) during sleep. As a result, breathing is either not attempted or becomes more shallow than normal. This is very different than the more common #OSA, where the body tries to breathe but the airway remains closed or partially obstructed.
While CSA may share many of the same symptoms with obstructive #sleepapnea, disturbed sleep and consequent daytime impairment, including excessive daytime sleepiness #EDS, the testing results and treatment options can be different.
This video was made possible by an educational support grant from Respicardia.
I was diagnosed with Central Sleep Apnea in 2012 as a 51 year old after discovering I had severe heart, neurological, and vision problems. I am female. Immediately I was put on an ASV that changed my life. Oxygen was added a year later, so I sleep with the oxygen concentrator set on 2 and the ASV any time I sleep or nap and feel like a new person.
I was waking up 97 times an hour, every hour I slept. Now with the ASV and oxygen it is 3 or 4 times per hour. I feel better than I ever have in my life and am now 60. Modern medicine is a gift to the world. 🏆
Do you still use asv
My apneas are 99-107 times an hour, Central Sleep Apnea being primary which seems totally impossible to me. I was diagnosed at age 50 after pushing for a sleep study & ultimately telling the 3rd doctor I'm willing to change doctors again because I know I have a problem. As a 5'2 120 lb woman they simply refused to believe I had a problem & I was diagnosed as hypochondriac. The 3rd doctor made me wait 2.5 months to see the new doctor coming into town because in her words "he's also a psychiatrist." After diagnosis, where they actually called me within 4 hours of me leaving the clinic with an appointment in 2 hours, rather than having me wait until the next week, she congratulated herself for sending me. 😲😡 It's 23 years later & I'm still trying to get an ASV & oxygen, rather than a CPAP or Bi-pap machine. It's discouraging spending so much of my life either exhausted or 'sleeping.' I put sleeping in quotes because in fact I'm more awake than asleep. It affects all aspects of my life, financially possibly being the most impactful one as it keeps me on the brink of poverty. Please pray & send good vibes that the doctor at my upcoming November 22nd, 2022 appointment will prescribe the best treatment for me. I'm also highly allergic to metals, including medical staples, pins, & titanium plates so the procedure where they implant a device in your brain would not only not work for me but probably would kill me as I developed Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome within hours of having three temporary pins put in my broken wrist. It took me changing doctors to have that diagnosed also as the surgeon would only say "of course you're in pain, you just had surgery." I've avoided needing to be on gabapentin for the rest of my life because I was fortunate to be told by people I trusted, that if I quit gluten immediately, I would not have symptoms. I was amazed when a couple years later The gluten in a 1-in square 1/8 of an inch thick piece of birthday cake set off my pain. It took me almost 5 months to recover from that. ☮️🙏🏼💞
I was wondering about the use of oxygen?! It can’t hurt……
Not impossible, I'm afraid. Mine was recorded at 107 per hour as well And, my oxygen dropped down to 66. I was hypoxic!.@@goodintentions1302
Modern medicine is indeed a blessing ma'am 😊 God bless you❤
I like how yall cut him off when he was about to tell us the good and bad news
Yes, that was odd -- I wanted to hear what he had to say, too!
They let him continue towards the end
So annoying!
I’m scared to death he’s going to die in his sleep. He doesn’t believe he had it
😂 🤦🏻♂️
My first (last) sleep study was in 1999 & I had to pressure/beg for another study that I'm getting tonight, 11/22/22. 99-107 episodes of primarily Central apnea. I'm fed up with the doctors in my area & am probably getting less than optimal care because my only insurance is medicare. And that's because I had to stop working full time at a job I loved at the age of 50 because of the apnea, brain tumor, hashimoto thyroid, & a neck/back injury. I'm allergic to metals so an implant is out. My fingers are crossed, prayers said that tonight's sleep study brings a better solution.
I wake up gasping for breath and an intense heart beat. My wife tells me that periodically she can tell that I'm not breathing during non-sleeping hours.
Did you get it fixed?
@@noplatesnodates679 cpap
This turned out to be a commercial for this implantrable device. I think that I'll stick to my ASV pap machine. I went from severe Central, obstructive and Cheyne Stokes to ZERO Apneas the last two nights.
I was recently diagnosed with central and obstructive (mostly central) sleep apnea.
I was exhausted every day but, it was the headaches that got me in to see my doctor. I was waking up multiple times a night with absolutely horrendous headaches!
Did both a home and in-lab sleep study.
Turns out I was having 107 episodes per hour and my lowest oxygen level during sleep lab study was 66.
Apparently, it never got above 82.
So now, I'm trying to get used to my ASV machine. It's been a month now.
Last night and the night before were the first times I was able to sleep through the night with my mask.
Oh man, does it feel good to actually sleep!!
Turns out, I had severe central and obstructive apnea and was extremely hypoxic.
Damn! Good thing I got checked out!!
My "events" are now down to 3-8 per hour. It varies. But, far better than 107!!
Mine also has oxygen added.
I also have it for a session of 2 weeks and then it goes away.
I found a very weird solution:
I eat half garlic and get back to bed.
Then, the apnea is gone.
I know it sounds very weird, but it's the only thing that helps me immediately.
So I wanted to share it with you.
Thanks for sharing
Do you boil the garlic in water first? Or do you eat half a garlic 🧄 chopped raw?
How did you find that garlic story?
Wow I never really thought my lack of dreams could be because of my sleep apnea
No
Yes
Yup! I never dream! I started using CPAP 3 nights now and every single night I had dreams! Unreal
Interesting information, but, given the sponsor of the video, I'm wondering if this was just a long advertisement for the phrenic nerve stimulation device.
Severe ongoing stress can cause central sleep apnea.
Will relieving stress help stop central sleep apnea events?
this presentation helps immensely. thank you. too bad poor quality of webinar audio makes it so very hard to hear and understand what is being said. i mean, even after replaying some comments (more than once) i still don't kno (for sure) what they said? bugger.
Good topic. Good Info. I'm hearing impaired - and the audio level is a bit low. Too Low.
Notice that there was an initial inaccurate diagnosis and NO follow up. The GP only knows there is a 60% failure rate and so it must be lack of patient cooperation. Couldn’t possibly be lack of physical knowledge and experience. My physicians solution to this failure rate decided that by withholding the sleep test and CPAP until a crisis ( CAR accident) before taking the next step. Asking other patients have had the identical experience.
Perhaps training is required here ?
So what was the bad news and good news?
He told us later in the program. Bad news was That particular doctor’s treatment epically would not work on central so he could not help the patient. Good news was that he knew some one who could help with central apneas. I have Complex apnea. The rare pleasure of both obstructive and central too. How fun is that!
@@virtuallyrealistic i wanted to ask, is central apnea a threat throughout the day too? Or does it only occur at night when we can't manually breathe and our brain has to do it automatically?
I have it in daytime as well...@@shscream
Can anyone comment on whether the Inspire implant can help with this?
I think that I have it because I wake up tired and my friend told me that I snore. Even if I sleep well, I wake up feeling not rested. I also have a pulmonary problem.
That's obtrusive sleep apnea
I have complex sleep apnea. ASV works much better for me than CPAP or APAP. My AHI is much lower now, usually less than 2.5. I feel great, with no more daytime sleepiness.
I'm on APAP and normally my AHI is between 1-2 average starting my 2nd week yet I still feel tired. Most of mu events are CA per reports, wonder if I need an ASV machine?
Im from down under Australia & NZ territory.Both countries have sufferer's of sleep apnea etc.Most go through the cycle of being referred by their doctors or cardiologist.To respiratory clinic's and on going treatment.I was amazed how may women & men of all ages suffer from this condition.Ive being using a cpap machine for 4 years so far.And get some great tips from comments on these posts.One was avoid milk products & reduce sugar in take.And drink apple cider vinegar with water daily.Excerise daily 20min or more walking etc eat healthy.Im always on the look out for tips from other sufferers.Im way pass the introduction process.
Using bipap for central sleep apnea but I breathe very slow and deep. The machine often provides extra breaths while I’m exhaling and therapist doesn’t understand my issue that it simply breaths way too fast. How can I better explain my issue? Thanks!
Explain you are having air pressure against your exhalation so it is causing you to struggle and force an exhale. Mine was the opposite and has low pressure during an inhale so I felt almost like I was choking.
I was born with central apena. Treatment when I was kid was to be slap, is what my doctor told my mother to do. She hasn't mention that you stop breath when your awake, not just when sleep. I took to my Cpap like a fish to water. I also have excess daytime sleepiness, it a big deal getting my medicine each month. I'm also one of the original survive of HDFN.
The medicine I take for excess daytime sleepiness is time release and I believe it help my brain (the part of the brain that tells you to breathe) to work better at night.
May I ask how old you are? Just found out that my son has it and my wife is freaking out cuz the internet said the life expectancy is 8 to 18.
@giovannylopez600 I was born with my conditions, I'm now 61, and I'm going to be 62 in a few months.
@giovannylopez600 I've never heard of estimated life expectations. I did my college research paper on my condition, too. Yes, the apena attachs put pressure on your heart. But? If you you fathfully use your machine it Minimize it.I have no heart issues.
Was your son born with it?
@@joycecantrell4478 I'm not sure. He's four now. and today (like two hours ago), we got news that he has central sleep apnea. First thing my wife do is go to the internet, freak out, and then freak me out. So thanks for this info, just gives me peace of mind.
Can anyone tell me if this is what I have? While laying down at night, I am fully awake, but stop breathing. Fully conscious, even focusing on breathing. But the moment I stop focusing on breathing, and start to drift off to sleep, I catch myself not breathing, and gasp for air. I have OSA - this is *different* From what I've gathered, it is either central apnea, or congestive heart failure. Really hope it's the first one.
I have exact same thing. Going to revisit doctor who did my sleep study.
Did you find out what it is? Wishung the best for you
my body has suddenly forgot how to breathe, how to treat?
That's the same symptoms as me. I also feel my throat going numb sometimes in sleep jjst before gasping for air. My heart rate is also high even at rest. Going to see a cardiologist in a few days to start investigating. Please keep us posted Jon.
Multiple sclerosis, @@rachel23q
Watching videos on this topic trying to see if any doctors cover the possibility of sleep apnea ever being related to severe cervical spine impingement. Gut feeling this is my cause...I know I have it plainly by the fact that i wake myself up gasping for air🤷♀️
Guess I need to be tested🤔🙇♀️
Did you go test it?
No
Multiple sclerosis
In my case it came from nosespray. I sideeffect of it was stopping of breathing while sleep. A baby died this way in february 2020 in germany, I read it on the newspaper and was shocked. I was using nosespray for 10 years. I immediately stopped using it, and now I have only obstructive sleep apnea. Before that I had both, obstructive AND central sleep apnea.
sir i want to ask a question, i stop breathing, and later i wake up and gasping for air is this central or obstructive sleep apnea
@@cindyp9 do you use nasal spray and have central apneas also?
@@cindyp9 are you still using nasal spray?
@@cindyp9 well I don’t know if it is either just wondering cause if it was for me that’d be an easy fix. Thanks for responding
So what was the good an bad news for the gentleman interviewed?
I'm currently using APap machine, I feel ok after waking up yet my problem is around noon, I feel sleepy no matter how many hours I slept at night and just closing my eyes for at least 15minutes is a must to do, if not, I could not feel rest until I get to sleep at night
My CSA effects me all hours. I have dysautonomia so I find if I don’t pay attention my body will quit breathing. This has caused me to have to stay awake for days without a machine. All my PAP does is remind my lungs to function, but during the day I still struggle with the exhaustion.
My husband was diagnosed with sleep apnea. He suffered a heart attack in 2018, a cerebellar stroke in 2021, and a nighttime seizure in 2022. Has has been on CPAP for 2 months, but does not feel better. What do you recommend for my husband? Would BiPAP be better for him? Many thanks in advance for your help.
Try an ASV machine.
I have this even awake..is there a cure or treatment..?
I have mild central sleep apneas and I HATE having to wear my CPAP, even after wearing it for over a year and a half
does it help with your sleep ?
May need to change the type of mask you're using. It took me going through quite a few masks and being changed from Auto CPAP to Auto BIPAP.
I started getting Central Sleep Apnea symptoms after few days from changing my sleeping mattress and Pelew to a firmer ones, I also started to take antidepressants "mirtazapine 15 mg" to help me fall asleep faster, If "(the devil's in the detail) phrase is correct then I'm sure that the cause in my case is due to these changes.
I have been being treated for Central for a little over 2 year's now. I do not get along well with the full face mask I'm using with my auto rsv machine. I have been taking a prescription in the morning, 1st they tried Ritalin and now I am taking a generic brand to help keep me awake or alert during the day. I still can sleep all day long if I sit down or relax. By the end of the day I am physically and mentally exhausted.
Same here Mike
things you can try is fix the brain and nervous system. taking 500 mg Omega 3 fish oil twice a day and taking RNA capsules. both help with brain and neurological function.
@@1peanut has it helped with your apnea ?
My sleep apneea get's worse right before and during rain and high humidity.does anyone else have that? Im 35 years old.😢
Thanks for a fascinating video on this subject.
I have been aware of having sleep apnoea for over 2 decades now, but I notice its effects much more severely if I sleep during the day.
I wonder if anyone else experiences this ? I have never been diagnosed with sleep apnoea, as I have never heard of anyone else like me who is severely affected during daytime sleeping.
I was just diagnosed with csa. If I sleep during the day it makes me feel horrible! Way way worse. It's weird.
@@nathancopper1472 Thanks Nathan. I’ll look into CSA.
No REM.
So do u absolutely have to have a medical condition to have central sleep apnea? I’ve had my heart checked recently but I still have central sleep apnea. The cpap machine made it worse.
I was diagnosed with CSA at age 30. Was in otherwise good health. Had an extensive workup done on my brain and heart, no issues found. Been using an ASV for the last 8 years.
@@Icipher4 it’s very strange but I don’t think that just happens to some people. I truly believe that there’s something underlying going on with me cause it happened literally overnight when before that I slept like a baby now I suffer from CSA it makes no sense…
@@candicemay what do you suspect in your case?
Have you had a nose surgery.?
@@Joseph-zi8rb no
Skip the first 10 minutes.
Riiiight. Ten minutes with this guy giving every complicated detail. Should have edited him out.
Raising money to raise money 💰
I was just diagnosed with this a few weeks ago and just started to use my cpap for the first time last night..I hate it
I have been using the bipac for 4 years, it gets easier.
I have been struggling for the past year. I wish you luck. Hope we both can solve this issue!
Damn, what was Mike about to share
did u not watch the entire vid?
I find you say you know too often maybe try to do a little mark on a page every time you say it. I know it's a habit images use hm
Try stretching your Psoas muscle if you have central sleep apnea.
This lady's not saying anything about all the other symptoms CSA causes. What about prowses when you're trying to wake up or how about gonna a sleep wake attack you know like almost like a sleep Walker, you can be driving and all of a Sudden you become aware you don't know how got to where are.
If anyone suffering from apnea is reading this comment, say hi, i have important question to ask
Can't understnd what the lady is saying. Her voice sounds muffled. I mean the older lady who speaks.
Colossal waste of time. 4x in intro about how excited they are to do video. Long stories. Could all be done in 10 minutes.
Skip the long old guy story in the beginning.