Causes of obstructive sleep apnea
When you have obstructive sleep apnea, your throat collapses during sleep, blocking the airway and preventing air from getting to the lungs. Generally, your throat muscles keep the throat and airway open.
Causes and risk factors of sleep apnea:
Large tonsils or adenoids or other anatomical differences. (A deviated septum, enlarged tongue, or receding chin can [...]
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