Treatment for Central Sleep Apnea in Palm Harbor, FL
Central Sleep Apnea is much more uncommon. This is the type of sleep apnea that occurs because of a neurological dysfunction that causes the brain to not send the proper signals to trigger proper breathing while asleep. It can be caused by a natural neurological dysfunction, or it can even be caused by medication, or as a secondary symptom of a different condition. If your sleeping stops while asleep, but there is no snoring or obstruction, it's possible it's Central Sleep Apnea.
If you're experiencing symptoms of sleep apnea, call Gulfcoast Ear, Nose & Throat at (727) 942-4005 to schedule an appointment office in Palm Harbor, just a short drive from Tarpon Spring, Clearwater, East Lake, and Tampa, FL. ENT Specialist Jose A. Berrios, MD is board-certified and a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and has extensive experience treating sleep apnea.
Mixed Sleep Apnea / Complex Sleep Apnea
Sometimes, a patient will have both Central Sleep Apnea and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. In these cases, separate treatments may be needed to treat the Obstructive side of their Sleep Apnea versus their Central Sleep Apnea.
Central and complex sleep apnea treatments in Palm Coast, FL
- Existing medical conditions. Better management of existing medical conditions that include heart or neuromuscular disorders.
- Supplemental oxygen. Supplemental oxygen in various forms as well as different devices to deliver it is available to deliver additional oxygen to your lungs and may help with sleep apnea.
- Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). This is the same approach used in obstructive sleep apnea and involves the use of a mask to deliver pressurized air to keep your airway from collapsing.
- Bi-level positive airway pressure (BiPAP). This approach regulates the air pressure between breathing and exhaling and is like that used in obstructive sleep apnea.
- Adaptive servo-ventilation (ASV). This more recently approved airflow device learns your normal breathing pattern and stores the information in a built-in computer. After you fall asleep, the machine uses pressure to normalize your breathing pattern to prevent pauses in breathing. ASV may be more successful than CPAP in treating central sleep apnea, however, more study is needed.
Schedule a Consultation with Gulfcoast ENT
If you're struggling with symptoms of sleep apnea in the Tampa area, we may be able to help you find relief. Call Gulfcoast Ear, Nose & Throat Associates at (727) 942-4005 to schedule an appointment in Palm Harbor, FL, just a short drive from Tarpon Springs, Clearwater, Largo, and Tampa.
