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What is the Difference Between Obstructive and Central Sleep Apnoea?

What Is Obstructive Sleep Apnoea?

What Is Central Sleep Apnoea?

What Is the Difference Between Central and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea?

This disorder is distinct from obstructive sleep apnoea, in which the upper airway is blocked, and you cannot breathe normally. Obstructive sleep apnoea is more frequent than central sleep apnoea. To know more about the difference between central and obstructive sleep apnoea, check the following table:

Parameters

CSA

OSA

Meaning and Concept

Central Sleep Apnoea occurs when your brain fails to send correct signals to the muscles that control your breathing.

Obstructive sleep apnoea occurs when muscles in the back of your throat do not allow normal breathing as they relax too much.

Symptoms

The symptoms of CSA include morning headaches, snoring, difficulty concentrating, and more.

The symptoms of OSA include excessive sleepiness during the daytime, mood changes such as irritability and depression and many more.

Causes

Central sleep apnoea can be caused due to sleeping at high altitudes, heart failure, stroke and other reasons.

Excess body weight, old age, being male, genetics, and many other reasons can cause obstructive sleep apnoea.

Risk Factors

The risk factors are higher for males than females.

The risk factors are not based on gender but on numerous other reasons.

Treatment Method

The treatment methods include medications.

The treatment methods include more exercise than medication.

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FAQs About Obstructive and Sleep Apnoea