(Another type, called central sleep apnea, occurs when the brain doesn’t send the proper messages to the respiratory system to regulate breathing.) Excess fat tissue can contribute to this ...
The two most commonly recognized types of sleep apnea are obstructive and central sleep apnea. A third, less common type of sleep apnea is called complex sleep apnea. OSA is the most common form ...
“Today’s approval marks the first drug treatment option for certain patients with obstructive sleep apnea,” said Sally Seymour, M.D., director of the Division of Pulmonology, Allergy, and Critical ...