Sleep Apnea: Causes
Sleep apnea can be caused by a person’s physical structure or medical conditions. These include obesity, large tonsils, endocrine disorders, neuromuscular disorders, heart or kidney failure, certain genetic syndromes, and premature birth.
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- Syndication ID: 17392
- Language: English
- Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
- Date Syndication Captured: Friday, January 12, 2018 at 01:43 PM
- Date Syndication Updated: Wednesday, July 08, 2026 at 02:14 AM
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