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Does Sleep Apnea Cause Migraines?
Risk Factors
Gender
Obstructive sleep apnea is more common in men than in women. Men tend to have larger necks and weigh more than women. However, women tend to gain weight and develop larger necks after menopause, which increases their risk of developing sleep apnea.
Age
Sleep apnea is most common in adults ages 40 - 60 years old. Middle age is also when symptoms are worse. Nevertheless, sleep apnea can affect people of all ages.
Race and Ethnicity
African-Americans face a higher risk for sleep...
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Sleep Apnea: Risk Factors
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Kids with migraines have more sleep woes
Children who suffer from migraines are more likely to have sleep disorders than children who have non-migraine headaches, researchers say. In a study... Read more »
Migraine Diary
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Massively enlarged tonsils can cause episodes of cessation of breathing known as obstructive sleep apnea. Cessation of breathing can last 10 seconds or longer, causing extremely low levels of oxygen in the blood.... Read more »
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