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Is sleep apnea caused by not getting enough oxygen through my nose or is the problem sourced in my neck? i have chronic nasal congestion.
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Not your nose: People with complete nasal blockade will simply begin to breathe through their mouth while asleep. This is not sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is closure of the airway due to obstruction of tissue in the back of the throat (posterior pharynx) and it requires surgery or continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) to open it.
Answered 3/25/2023
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