Mixed sleep apnea has which of these traits?

1. Obstructive apnea traits
2. Central apnea traits
3. Usually begins as central apnea
4. Usually ends as central apnea
a. 2, 4
b. 1, 3
c. 1, 2, 3
d. 1, 2, 4

C
A person with mixed sleep apnea usually begins with central apnea (no breathing effort) that is followed by obstructive apnea (breathing effort without air flow).

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