Sleep Apnea Risk Factors. |
 Being 35 or older: The older you get, the higher the risk.Being overweight: But thin people can get it too. High blood pressure (hypertension). Narrowed airway: Narrow throat/large tonsils. Chronic nasal congestion. Diabetes: 3 times more common. Being male: Twice as likely. Menopause: A woman’s risk increases after menopause. Use of alcohol, sedatives or tranquilizers. Smoking: 3 times more likely. Neck circumference. |