Can sleep apnea just start happen if u never had the problem be4 or r u born with it?just want to no all the info i can get

Linked to thick neck: If you are overweight or have a "thick neck, " usually 17" in circumference, you have a greater risk of sleep apnea. As the tissue in the back of the throat relaxes during sleep, it blocks the airway - and, as a result, your oxygen level drops. People then "snort" themselves awake, as the body doesn't like the lower oxygen level. The condition is diagnosed with a sleep study, and can be treated!

Yes and no: Sleep apnea can happen after severe nasal trauma if it causes an airway obstruction. Most of the time, it is because of any airway obstruction. There are certain risk factors. If you are concerned about it, you should first take the epworth sleepiness scale. Also, you can see a sleep specialist and/or get a sleep study. http://www.somnowell.com/online-tests/epworth-sleepiness-scale.

Yes, can be acquired: In my patient population , sleep apnea most often occurs following the development of a certain level of obesity. The degree of excess weight required varies depending on throat anatomy. But sometimes it is unrelated to body weight, and results from anatomical variations of the throat, such as large tonsils or jaw anomalies.