Hypopnea

The Differences, Causes, and Implications for Sleep and Respiratory Health Breathing is an automatic process that most people do not consciously think about. However, abnormal respiratory patterns can be an important indicator of underlying health conditions.  Understanding key differences between respiratory abnormalities like hypopnea and bradypnea is crucial not only for accurate diagnoses but also…

Central hypopnea is a type of sleep-disordered breathing characterized by shallow or decreased breathing during sleep.  It is a form of sleep-related hypoventilation and belongs to a spectrum of sleep-related breathing disorders that also includes the more widely known condition, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Absence or Diminished Respiratory Effort Central hypopnea involves a reduction in…

Difficulty breathing during sleep, or sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), prevents restorative rest. Among SDB conditions, hypopnea causes frequent disruptive arousals and impaired sleep quality.  If left untreated, ongoing hypopnea escalates health risks of hypertension, stroke, and heart problems. Thankfully, effective hypopnea management strategies bring relief. This guide explores proven and emerging hypopnea therapies.  In this guide,…