Sleep Related Breathing Disorders

Sleep-related breathing disorders are medical conditions that disrupt normal breathing during sleep. The most common type is sleep apnea, where a person's breathing may stop temporarily or become very shallow. This can lead to poor sleep quality, excessive daytime fatigue, and other health issues. Other disorders include central sleep apnea, which involves signals from the brain not properly regulating breathing, and sleep-related hypoventilation, where breathing is too weak. These conditions can affect anyone, but are often diagnosed through sleep studies, and treatment options include lifestyle changes, CPAP machines, or surgery if needed.