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Why can't overweight people sleep at night?
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R/o sleep apnea: I recommend that my patients rule out sleep apnea with their doc. Weight can impact your airway.
Answered 5/11/2014
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Sleep apnea: Over weight people have enlarged necks ( and tongues) which close off the airway. This lack of oxygen disrupts the sleep pattern.
Answered 1/1/2017
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