Types of Apnea

Obstructive apnea

The walls of the oropharynx are completely closed, generating an inspiratory collapse of more than 10 seconds. Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common type of sleep apnea, accounting for 84% of all sleep apnea diagnoses.

The upper airway can become obstructed due to:

Excessive relaxation of the muscles during sleep, which prevents air from passing through properly.

The weight of oropharyngeal tissues and neck contours that narrow the airway.

Tonsillitis or other temporary reasons

Structural reasons, such as the shape of the nose, neck, or jaw

Central Apnea

Neurological type, the breathing control center does not send the nerve stimulus to breathe. There is no obstruction or respiratory muscle effort.

Mixed Apnea

Combination of central and obstructive apnea, with central onset and obstructive end.

Hypoapnea

The walls are partially closed, decreasing the inlet diameter of the air passage for more than 10 seconds.

There is no inspiratory collapse.

Complications in Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea has also been linked to other conditions.

Examples of common conditions include

Type 2 diabetes

Obesity

Heart failure

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

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