Q: Are there different types of sleep apnea?
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A: Sleep apnea is divided into two basic categories obstructive, which is the most common type we see and central. Obstructive sleep apnea is a blockage in the airway when soft tissue in back of throat collapses and closes during sleep; this causes disturbed, delayed breathing. Central sleep apnea is caused by a lack of neurological feedback that fails to signal muscles to regulate breath.
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