Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) isn't an effective treatment for prolonging the lives of people with central sleep apnea. See this result of research for yourself.

Read here how central sleep apnea treatment is usually focused on the disorder causing it, such as stroke or congestive heart failure.

Here's an in-depth source on causes of central sleep apnea, including its several sub-types and what you'll need to tell your doctor.

Read about what occurs with central sleep apnea and how it's treated. This kind of apnea is rare, but can occur as a result of certain conditions.

Check out this graphic read-out of Cheyne-Stokes breathing by a person with central sleep apnea. See the breathing unusual rhythm here.

Watch this video on how to talk with your doctor about a sleep problem, whether it's insomnia, central sleep apnea, obstructive sleep apnea, mixed apnea, narcolepsy or another condition.

Here's a drawing of the parts involved in sleep, but it's the caption that explains central sleep apnea best.

Read about the three kinds of this disorder, including central sleep apnea, causes and how the conditions are diagnosed.

Central sleep apnea can be caused by various illnesses, including encephalitis and stroke, congestive heart disease and more. It might even be idiopathic, or unrelated to existing conditions.