Why Is My CPAP Causing Shortness of Breath?
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Central Sleep Apnea Symptoms:
A notable difference between CSA and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is that snoring is not a common symptom of CSA. If left untreated, CSA can lead to more severe health conditions, including cardiovascular problems. Signs of CSA include:
- Insomnia
- Nighttime chest pain
- Mood swings
- Morning headaches
- Shortness of breath
- Excessive fatigue during the day
Risk Factors for Central Sleep Apnea (CSA):
Common conditions that increase your risk of developing central sleep apnea include:
- Congestive heart failure
- Kidney failure
- Stroke
- Neuromuscular diseases
- Age (people over 65 are most at risk)
- Gender (men are more likely to develop CSA)
- Opioid use
Central Sleep Apnea Treatment
Bilevel Therapy
Bilevel positive airway pressure therapy treats central and complex sleep apnea. It delivers inhale and exhale pressure to regulate your breathing as you sleep. If your provider recommends bilevel therapy, Lincare will work with you and your provider to help you get the most out of your treatment.
SleepEaze™
SleepEaze™ is a Lincare program that provides education about your sleep disorder. The service may include:
- Home or virtual visits by our licensed clinicians
- Education regarding sleep apnea
- Prescribed therapies and equipment management
- An overnight oximetry test if prescribed by practitioner
- Follow-up reporting based on the results
How We Can Help
Patients who receive a manufactured valve will almost always require a blood-thinning medication for the rest of their lives. The blood thinner will keep clots from forming. Living with a Mechanical Heart Valve can be challenging, but you're not in it alone. Lincare’s affiliates are here for you and provide at Home PT/INR Testing. The INR Testing program may improve health-related quality of life while receiving the medical treatment you need.
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Additional Lincare Services
SleepEaze™
SleepEaze™ is our educational program designed to assess, educate, and assist patients in managing their sleep disorder.
Oxygen Therapy
Remote cardiac services help a practitioner understand the condition of a patient's heart to provide better care.
Home INR Testing
Our PT/INR at-home testing allows Warfarin patients to monitor their blood anticoagulation levels weekly at home.
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