Sleep clinician discussing alternatives to CPAP with a patient

Sleep Apnea Causes: Why Treatment Depends on the Type

Sleep-apnea treatment depends on the mechanism and the individual’s health. It should not be selected from a list that presents every breathing device as interchangeable. Illustration: discussing sleep symptoms and treatment options. Obstruction and breathing control are different Obstructive sleep apnea involves repeated narrowing or closure of the upper airway. Central sleep apnea involves disruption…