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How would know if i am at risk of sleep apnea?
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Apnea risk: The biggest risk for sleep apnea is either being a man or post menopausal female. Other risk factors include obesity, age greater than 50, a neck size greater than 16 inches, and having a crowded airway.
Answered 1/15/2015
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Neck size BMI: Two of the most telling factors that may indicate increased risk for sleep apnea is neck size of greater than 15 and 17 for women and men along with a bmi of 30 or greater.
Answered 10/12/2012
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