Brain and neuromuscular disorders
Certain diseases associated with damage to your brain, nerves or chest muscles place you at risk of Central Sleep Apnoea. Pauses in breathing may be because the signal to breathe is missing or faulty, or because you have weak chest muscles that are unable to physically move your chest.
Kyphoscoliosis
An abnormal curvature of the spine can restrict your lungs and affect how well your diaphragm works. This can put extra strain on your respiratory system and result in shallow breathing and Central Sleep Apnoea.
Congestive heart failure
If you have congestive heart failure you may experience problems with sleep. You are likely to sleep for fewer hours per night and are at risk of Central Sleep Apnoea and abnormal breathing patterns.
Opioids
Opioids are drugs which are widely used, both in medicine and as illicit narcotics. Using opioids can slow down your breathing, especially during sleep. If you are a long-term opioid user you are at risk of abnormal breathing patterns and Central Sleep Apnoea.
Idiopathic Central Sleep Apnoea
Idiopathic Central Sleep Apnoea occurs when you have difficulty controlling the level of carbon dioxide in your body during sleep. This can lead to abnormal breathing patterns and Central Sleep Apnoea.
