Sleep Apnea

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Questions to Ask Your Doctor about Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)(Free Handout)


Risk Factors


The primary risk factor for OSA is excessive weight gain. The accumulation of fat on the sides of the upper airway causes it to become narrow and predisposed to closure when the muscles relax.

Age is another prominent risk factor. Loss of muscle mass is a common consequence of the aging process. If muscle mass decreases in the airway, it may be replaced with fat, leaving the airway narrow an...Read the full article