Categories: Prescription Medication
Description:
Supplemental oxygen can be used to treat central sleep apnea by improving oxygen levels and reducing the frequency of central apneas and arousals during sleep. It is typically considered when CPAP or other positive airway pressure therapies are not effective or not tolerated, and may be especially helpful in high-altitude CSA or coexisting hypoxemia. However, it does not address the underlying cause of CSA and is usually part of a broader management plan.
Treatment For:
AI generated Summary: Based on the single review provided, supplemental oxygen appears to be a moderately effective supportive therapy for central sleep apnea, particularly when other treatments like positive airway pressure are not effective or well-tolerated. While it can help reduce the frequency of central sleep apnea events and improve oxygenation, it does not address the underlying cause of the condition.
Supplemental oxygen is a supportive therapy for central sleep apnea, used when positive airway pressure therapies are ineffective or not tolerated. It can reduce the frequency of central events and improve oxygenation, but does not treat the underlying cause.
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