Is mixed sleep apnea a sleep disorder?
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Mixed sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder that has elements of both obstructive sleep apnea and central sleep apnea. Most people with sleep apnea have this type. It causes interrupted sleep and can be dangerous. Generally, doctors will treat mixed sleep apnea as they would a case of obstructive sleep apnea. Treatment often involves the use of CPAP therapy.
Mixed sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder that has elements of both obstructive sleep apnea and central sleep apnea. Most people with sleep apnea have this type. It causes interrupted sleep and can be dangerous. Generally, doctors will treat mixed... More -
Dr. David Bond of Riverside Center for Neurosciences answered:Mixed apnea is a combination of both central and obstructive apnea. It must be at least 10 seconds in duration. Its most common form is when there is no breathing effort, followed by a gradual resumption of breathing. In other words, the brain literally stops telling the respiratory muscles to do their job, and then the brain slowly begins sending the signal to breathe again.Mixed apnea is a combination of both central and obstructive apnea. It must be at least 10 seconds in duration. Its most common form is when there is no breathing effort, followed by a gradual resumption of breathing. In other words, the brain... More
