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SLEEP APNEA
Lawrenceville, NJ (Dr Simone) – Dr Simone reviews all the risk factors of Sleep Apnea. The percentage of increased risk is shown in parenthesis.
Excess weight (400%). Fat deposits around your upper airway may obstruct your breathing.
Smoking (300%). Inflammation and fluid retention in the upper airway
Being male (200%). Women risk rises after menopause.
Use of alcohol, sedatives or tranquilizers. These relax the muscles in your throat.
Nasal congestion.
Neck circumference. People with thicker necks may have narrower airways. For men17 inches — women15 inches
A narrowed airway.You may have inherited a naturally narrow throat. Or, tonsils or adenoids may become enlarged and block the airway, particularly in children with sleep apnea.
