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Reducing Your Risk of Sleep Apnea

Authors:
  • Cynthia M. Johnson, MA
Publication Type:

Condition InDepth

Reducing Your Risk of Sleep Apnea

Obesity raises the risk of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Maintaining a healthy weight can lower this risk. This can be done through diet and exercise.

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Contributors

  • Kari Kassir, MD
Last Updated:
2020-03-01

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