What increases my risk for central sleep apnea?

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  1. A history of heart failure can increase your risk of central sleep apnea. So can a brain tumor, stroke, or other medical problem that can affect communication between the brain stem and the respiratory system. Other factors that raise your risk are being at a high altitude, taking opioids, and being male.

    A history of heart failure can increase your risk of central sleep apnea. So can a brain tumor, stroke, or other medical problem that can affect communication between the brain stem and the respiratory system. Other factors that raise your risk are... More