SleepĀ Problems

Breathing problems during sleep often mistaken for apnea in SMA

People with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) may experience bouts of breathlessness during sleep that can look at first glance like obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), but is not associated with a blockage of the airways that defines the sleep disorder, a case study highlights. Distinguishing between true sleep apnea and…