A Sleep-Disordered Breathing Pattern Related to Positive Airway Pressure Therapy

Debunking Myths about Treatment Emergent Central Sleep Apnea

“…Dear editor, Treatment Emergent Central Sleep Apnea (TECSA) is a polysomnographic phenomenon whereby there is emergence of new central respiratory events (central apneas and hypopneas) after preexisting obstructive events have mostly resolved while patient is being titrated with positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy [1]. The acronym TECSA was first used by Nigam et al in 2016 while describing the prevalence and risk factors related to central sleep apnea developing instantaneously with PAP use [2].…”