Unless you suffer from sleep apnea, you probably only know that it’s a type of sleeping disorder. However, there are different types of sleep apnea, some more serious than others, that you should know. SecondWind CPAP offers used BiPAP and CPAP machines for sale online. Below, we’ll go over the different types of sleep apnea. Shop our CPAP store online today!
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common type of sleep apnea. It occurs when your airways become blocked by soft tissue in your throat while you sleep. This causes your body to work harder than it should to breathe, as well as can cause you to lose sleep.
Central Sleep Apnea
You can think of central sleep apnea as a problem from your brain. Here, your brain does not tell your muscles to contract so you can breathe. This condition is most often found in those with neuromuscular diseases, such as Lou Gehrig’s disease, or those who have had a stroke.
Complex Sleep Apnea
Complex sleep apnea is just that — complex. It’s a combination of both obstructive sleep apnea and central sleep apnea. Here, breathing problems fail to resolve with a CPAP machine or other obstructive sleep apnea treatment.
Degrees of Sleep Apnea
Some doctors and physicians will further classify sleep apnea by degrees. For instance, obstructive sleep apnea is often described by its severity, such as severe, moderate, and mild, as measured by the number of breathing pauses you experience every hour you are asleep.
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