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Female
60 Years
22/01/2025

I'm trying to understand the difference between obstructive sleep apnea and central sleep apnea. What's the main factor doctors look at when diagnosing these? I'm just a bit worried about mixed symptoms that I might have.

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Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

General Practitioner

MBBS
1+ Yrs

Pulmonary function test (PFT) is advised to the patient.Also central sleep apnea is less common .There is block in the airway in obstructive sleep apnea , in central sleep apnea brain signals to the muscles of breathing is blocked.

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