Very much! The treatments are completely different. Obstructive apneas are caused by an anatomical problem - your upper airway is blocked by relaxed tissues.

Very much! The treatments are completely different. Obstructive apneas are caused by an anatomical problem - your upper airway is blocked by relaxed tissues. Central apneas are caused by a neurological problem - your brain doesn’t communicate the signal to inhale to your diaphragm.