Central sleep apnea (CSA) can be another major breathing disorder that occurs when sleeping, second in frequency to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Some forms of this condition can be serious, but are all forms of central sleep apnea pathological? Andy Berkowski, MD of ReLACS Health describes circumstances under which central sleep apnea can be seen on a sleep study (polysomnogram/PSG) but should not be worrisome.
Did your doctor just tell you that you need a sleep study and have to sleep overnight at a sleep center? Do you really need to do this? @andyberkowskimd of ReLACS Health discusses the medical reasons for having an overnight sleep study (polysomnogram or PSG).