Central sleep apnoea

Patients who complain of excessive sleepiness should be cautioned to restrict themselves from performing activities that require alertness for safety, such as driving or operating heavy equipment. It is important to stress adherence to therapy and work with the patient on modifications to devices as needed. If patients are encouraged to seek assistance with any discomfort or concerns about efficacy, problems that may affect adherence can be addressed earlier. Changes in symptoms after initial response should be reported to the physician for further evaluation.