Being overweight (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2)/Obese (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2) is one of the most substantial risk factors for the development and worsening of obstructive sleep apnea.[1]
But why? The deposition of fat into the upper airway results in a narrowing of the lumen and worsening upper airway collapsibility, which increases the propensity for apneic events.[2]
References
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