A member asked:

Is it possible that sleep apnea be caused by stress?

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Dr. Christopher John answered

Specializes in internal Medicine - Pulmonary Critical Care

Not usuallyy: Sleep apnea is typically caused by obstruction of the upper airway due to the patients anatomy.Stress may affect sleep but should not cause osa

Answered 4/24/2014

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Dr. Ravi Chand answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Sleep Apnea: Stress long term can cause increase cortisol and weight gain which can increase risk for sleep apnea but stress per se cannot cause sleep apnea.

Answered 4/24/2014

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