Sleep Apnea

Risk Factors for Sleep Apnea

• Some studies have shown that a family history of sleep apnea increases the risk of OSA two to four times
• Being overweight is a risk factor for OSA, as is having a large neck
• Sleep apnea is more likely to occur in men than in women
• Abnormalities of the structure of the upper airway contribute to sleep apnea
• Cranio-facial anatomical changes have shown to contribute to sleep apnea
• Smoking and alcohol use increase the risk of sleep apnea
• Recreational drug use
• Head injury, concussion
• Physical fatigue and exhaustion

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