Central sleep apnea (CSA) is a sleep disorder that is less common than obstructive sleep apnea, but it does have some similarities. In the US, CSA is estimated to affect less than 1% of adults over 40 ...

A new clinical practice guideline developed by a task force of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine provides updated recommendations for the treatment of central sleep apnea. Available online as an ...

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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common form of sleep apnea. Central sleep apnea (CSA) is a less common but serious condition. Both OSA and CSA are diagnosed with a sleep study, known as ...

Central sleep apnea (CSA) is fundamentally different from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The former is characterized by pauses in respiratory effort related to an unstable ventilatory system. This ...

February was heart month, and this is the fourth column in a series about the primary risk factors for heart attacks. Sleep apnea refers to periodic absence of breathing during sleep. There are two ...

Esme Murphy, a reporter and Sunday morning anchor for WCCO-TV, has been a member of the WCCO-TV staff since December 1990. She is also a weekend talk show host on WCCO Radio. Born and raised in New ...