Breathing-Related Sleep Disorders
Resources for Patients and Caregivers
A sleep-related breathing disorder is a sleep disorder in which abnormalities in breathing occur during sleep that may or may not be present while awake.
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Wiki Number: 10-Breathing-Related Sleep Disorders
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Symptoms: sleep apnea, may include hyper and hypo (too much and too little) sleep, and movement disorders.
Progression: Some types of apnea are also “central apnea” where the brain “forgets” to breathe.
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Youtube Video: Sleep-Wake Disorders Part 2:
Breathing Related and Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders
Amazon or Library Book:
Treat the Cause, Treat the Airway
Amazon or Library Book:
Sleep Interrupted
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