Sleep apnea test

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this health issue confirmed link to body weight.

Risk factors for obstructive sleep apnoea include:

• Anatomic abnormality. Snoring and OSA occur because of anatomic abnormality in the upper airway leading to obstruction. The sites involved include the:
  • Nose (enlarged turbinates, deviated nasal septum, and nasal polyps)
  • Oropharynx (long, redundant and thick palate and uvula, large tonsils)
  • Hypopharynx/base of tongue (lingual tonsillar hypertrophy, floppy epiglottis, and bulky tongue) and throat
• Genetics. Genetic predisposition leading to facial and jaw abnormalities are known predisposing risk factors.
• Medications / Alcohol. Mild or intermittent snoring may be a result of medications (like sedatives to help you sleep) or alcohol that induce relaxation of the upper airway muscles.
• Weight. Weight gain can contribute to snoring and OSA. Excessive fat accumulation in the upper airway can amplify an existing anatomic narrowing that was causing mild obstruction previously.
• Gender and Age. The male gender and increased age are risk factors.

https://www.singhealth.com.sg/symptoms-treatments/obstructive-sleep-apnoea-osa-surgery

 

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Risk factors for obstructive sleep apnoea include:

• Anatomic abnormality.Snoring and OSA occur because of anatomic abnormality in the upper airway leading to obstruction. The sites involved include the:
  • Nose (enlarged turbinates, deviated nasal septum, and nasal polyps)
  • Oropharynx (long, redundant and thick palate and uvula, large tonsils)
  • Hypopharynx/base of tongue (lingual tonsillar hypertrophy, floppy epiglottis, and bulky tongue) and throat
• Genetics. Genetic predisposition leading to facial and jaw abnormalities are known predisposing risk factors.
• Medications / Alcohol. Mild or intermittent snoring may be a result of medications (like sedatives to help you sleep) or alcohol that induce relaxation of the upper airway muscles.
• Weight. Weight gain can contribute to snoring and OSA. Excessive fat accumulation in the upper airway can amplify an existing anatomic narrowing that was causing mild obstruction previously.
• Gender and Age. The male gender and increased age are risk factors.

https://www.singhealth.com.sg/symptoms-treatments/obstructive-sleep-apnoea-osa-surgery

weight, age and gender most important. During NS time never heard of anyone like that with 30 people sleeping in the same bunk. All are thin thin.