What Is Hypoventilation?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
3. Central Sleep Apnea
Though similar sounding to the above, this condition is somewhat different. Here, it is the brain that is at fault. It fails to send appropriate signals to the muscles that control breathing. There are several reasons why this might occur. Some medications have side effects that may affect the speed and regularity of breathing.
Those that suffer cardiac problems like stroke and congestive heart failure may also endure similar irregularities in breathing. This is particularly dangerous as an extended period of low oxygen levels in the blood can worsen heart cardiac conditions. Exposure to high altitudes where the air is thinner can also trigger this sleep apnea.
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