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Am I at Risk for Sleep Apnea?

Sleep apnea can affect anyone at any age, even children.

Risk factors include:

  • Being male
  • Being overweight
  • Being over age 50
  • Having a large neck size (17 inches or greater in men and 16 inches or greater in women)
  • Having large tonsils, a large tongue, or a small jaw bone
  • Having a family history of sleep apnea
  • Gastroesophageal reflux, or GERD
  • Nasal obstruction due to a deviated septum, allergies, or sinus problems

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