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Bookmark or Share- Sleep Apnea - Causes and Risk Factors | NHLBI, NIHObstructive sleep apnea is caused by conditions that block airflow through your upper airways during sleep. For example, your tongue may fall backward and block your airway. Causes of sleep apnea. The figure shows how your tongue and soft palate can block your airway during sleep.
- Sleep Apnea - What Is Sleep Apnea? | NHLBI, NIHObstructive sleep apnea happens when your upper airway becomes blocked many times while you sleep, reducing or completely stopping airflow. This is the most common type of sleep apnea. Anything that could narrow your airway such as obesity, large tonsils, or changes in your hormone levels can increase your risk for obstructive sleep apnea.
- Heterogeneity and Sex/Gender Differences in Obstructive Sleep Apnea ...The workshop, entitled “Heterogeneity and Sex/Gender Differences in Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Personalized Approaches to Diagnosis, Treatment, and Implementation” is designed to explore the intricacies of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and the diverse aspects of its diagnosis and treatment.
- COPD - Causes and Risk Factors | NHLBI, NIHThe following may raise your risk of COPD: Smoking: This is the main risk factor for COPD. Three out of four people who have COPD smoke or used to smoke.
- COPD - What Is COPD? - NHLBI, NIHCOPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a condition caused by damage to the airways or other parts of the lung. This damage leads to inflammation and other problems that block airflow and make it hard to breathe.
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