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Apnoea is a Greek word meaning “without breath.” There are three types of apnoea during sleep: central, obstructive and mixed. Mixed apnoea is a combination of central and obstructive sleep apnoea. It can be argued with some conviction that chronic hyperventilation offers an explanation for both types of sleep apnoea. Central Sleep Apnoea Central sleep apnoea affects approximately 5% of sufferers and results from the