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Is it possible that sleep apnea be caused by stress?
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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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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.
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