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What is the cause for the sleep apnea?
My friend’s father has been diagnosed for Sleep apnea. This is such a problem that he cannot sleep during the night and excess daytime sleep eats all his energy. He snores a lot and getting to see him treated is not possible at present. What is the cause for the sleep apnea?
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Answers (1) to: "What is the cause for the sleep apnea?"
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Being overweight increases the risk for sleep apnea. Generally ageing might increases the risk for sleep apnea. But the combination of ageing combined with obesity or over weight may have a really troubling sleep apnea.
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