The diagnosis and treatment progress of Complx sleep anea syndome

At present continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) has been widely used for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS),but part of the patients with OSAS by CPAP therapy,when obstructive apnea events eliminated,central sleep apnea and Chey-stokes respiration is increasing,we call this sleep-related breathing disorder for complex sleep apnea syndrom (CompSAS).But,its concept,mechanism,treatment has not yet fully understood,this paper reviews the scholars at home and abroad in recent years to CompSAS research progress. Key words: Complex sleep disorder breathing; Obstructive sleep apnea; Central sleep apnea