What is another word for central sleep apnoea?
Pronunciation: [sˈɛntɹə͡l slˈiːp ɐpnˈi͡ə] (IPA) 
Central sleep apnoea is a condition that involves the temporary cessation of breathing while sleeping due to a malfunction in the central nervous system. There are several synonyms that can describe this condition such as Cheyne-Stokes respiration, sleep-related breathing disorder and central sleep apnea (CSA). Other analogies for this condition may include periodic breathing and sleep apnea with central features. CSA is a rare form of sleep apnea, which can affect people with certain medical conditions such as heart failure, brainstem disorders, obesity hypoventilation syndrome and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD). While there are different labels for central sleep apnoea, people with this condition may require therapeutic interventions to improve their overall sleep quality and reduce the risk of associated health complications.
