Type of Disorder

Central Sleep Apnea (CSA)

Central Sleep Apnea (CSA) is a disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops during sleep due to a failure of the brain to send proper signals to breathing muscles.

What Is Central Sleep Apnea?

Unlike obstructive sleep apnea, CSA is not caused by airway blockage. Instead, it results from disrupted communication between the brain and respiratory system.

Common Symptoms

Recognizing the signs early can help you get the treatment you need

Shortness of breath during sleep

Frequent nighttime awakenings

Difficulty staying asleep

Excessive daytime fatigue

Morning Headaches

Poor Concentration

If you or a bed partner notice these symptoms, a sleep evaluation is strongly recommended.

How Central Sleep Apnea Is Diagnosed

Diagnosis requires a comprehensive sleep study that differentiates central events from obstructive events and evaluates neurological and cardiovascular factors.

Treatment Options

Treatment depends on the severity of the disorder and individual patient needs

CPAP or BiPAP therapy

Adaptive Servo-Ventilation (ASV)

Supplemental oxygen therapy

Management of underlying medical conditions

Why Proper Diagnosis Matters

CSA is often associated with heart or neurological conditions. Accurate diagnosis ensures appropriate therapy and reduces the risk of complications.

Related Sleep Disorders

Our Process

Understanding your sleep starts with a simple, proven 3-step process:

Book or Get Referred

Schedule your consultation or ask your doctor to send a referral to NY Metro Sleep. Our team will guide you through insurance verification and scheduling.

Complete Your Sleep Testing

Stay overnight in our accredited Bronx sleep center, where our specialists perform a detailed sleep study using advanced monitoring equipment.

Receive Your Diagnosis & Care Plan

Within days, you’ll meet with a sleep specialist to review results and begin a personalized treatment plan designed to restore healthy, restful sleep.

Commitment to Excellence

Our Accreditations

Offering in-lab sleep studies for children 21 months and older

Our AASM-accredited sleep center provides physician-directed diagnostic testing and individualized treatment planning for patients 21 months+ of age