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Sleep apnea cases increasing. Why? You guessed it…
Posted on 7/14/25 at 5:36 pm
Posted on 7/14/25 at 5:36 pm
Climate change
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Posted on 7/14/25 at 5:37 pm to Lgrnwd
Can't sleep when ya woke, am I right?
Posted on 7/14/25 at 5:39 pm to Lgrnwd
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Climate change
I didn't read the article, but I was expecting the obvious answer to be that it's because people have become huge, obese, lardasses....
This post was edited on 7/14/25 at 5:40 pm
Posted on 7/14/25 at 5:39 pm to Lgrnwd
Thought it was gonna be clot-shot before clicking.
Posted on 7/14/25 at 5:40 pm to Lgrnwd
Hey Chat, what’s the number one cause of sleep apnea?
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The number one cause of **obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)** — the most common type of sleep apnea — is **excess weight and obesity**.
Why?
Excess fat around the neck and upper airway can narrow the airway, especially during sleep when the muscles relax. This increases the risk of the airway collapsing and blocking airflow, which causes apneas (pauses in breathing).
Other Common Contributing Factors: **Anatomical structure** (e.g., large tonsils, small jaw, thick neck) *
**Aging**, which reduces muscle tone in the throat *
**Male sex** (men are at higher risk) *
**Alcohol or sedative use**, which relax airway muscles *
**Family history or genetics** *
**Smoking**, which causes inflammation in the airway
Would you like help evaluating whether sleep apnea might be a concern for you or someone you know?
This post was edited on 7/14/25 at 5:41 pm
Posted on 7/14/25 at 5:40 pm to Lgrnwd
Nothing to do with the explosion of obesity...
Posted on 7/14/25 at 5:40 pm to Lgrnwd
I would’ve guessed the clot shot
Posted on 7/14/25 at 5:40 pm to Lgrnwd
My first guess was racism.
Climate change? Maybe.
increased CO2>better crop yields>more abundant and cheaper food>more fatties>more sleep apnea.
Climate change? Maybe.
increased CO2>better crop yields>more abundant and cheaper food>more fatties>more sleep apnea.
Posted on 7/14/25 at 5:41 pm to Lgrnwd
Climate change and white privilege are the cause of every problem.
Posted on 7/14/25 at 5:45 pm to Lgrnwd
My dreams wake me up on some real shite
Posted on 7/14/25 at 5:45 pm to UncleRuckus
More people testing for it increases the cases.
Posted on 7/14/25 at 5:49 pm to udtiger
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Nothing to do with the explosion of obesity...
There is no coloration between sleep apnea and obesity......sleep apnea can affect anyone, no mater what their weight or size is
Posted on 7/14/25 at 5:51 pm to Lgrnwd
Frank Stallone.
Posted on 7/14/25 at 5:51 pm to Grumpy McSmiles
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My dreams wake me up on some real shite
When my dreams wake me up on shite that seems real....I just get up, take a shower and get on with my day
Posted on 7/14/25 at 5:54 pm to profdillweed
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There is no coloration between sleep apnea and obesity......sleep apnea can affect anyone, no mater what their weight or size is
The bold part is 100% false.
Posted on 7/14/25 at 5:55 pm to LSU1018
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More people testing for it increases the cases.
Yep, now that people can test at home it’s a lot easier than having to book a night for a sleep study.
This post was edited on 7/14/25 at 5:56 pm
Posted on 7/14/25 at 5:55 pm to profdillweed
Not everyone that has sleep apnea is morbidly obese. Everyone that is morbidly obese has sleep apnea.
This post was edited on 7/14/25 at 5:57 pm
Posted on 7/14/25 at 5:56 pm to profdillweed
You're old, because when I say, "on some real shite," that means I am speaking the truth, you old man, you. 
Posted on 7/14/25 at 5:57 pm to profdillweed
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There is no coloration between sleep apnea and obesity......sleep apnea can affect anyone, no mater what their weight or size is
I think my sleep apnea caused my obesity to be honest
Posted on 7/14/25 at 5:58 pm to Lgrnwd
If you can't breathe when you sleep...it's cause you are a disgusting tub of lard and not the climate.
People needing ventilators to sleep now and it being accepted as normal blows my mind.
People needing ventilators to sleep now and it being accepted as normal blows my mind.
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