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Acid Reflux And Sleep Apnea
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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From Our Experts
Acid Reflux Disease Can Cause Apnea in Some Patients
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Sleep Separately When Suffering from Acid Reflux
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Can night-time acid reflux affect sleep?
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Sleep Apnea A Cause of Car Accidents
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New Study: Acid Reflux Can Impact Sleep
By using a national survey, researchers have provided scientific evidence that nighttime acid reflux, along with some of the less typical... Read more »
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Infant Acid Reflux, Infant GERD
Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) occurs when stomach contents come back up into the esophagus (the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach) during... Read more »
Sleeping pills may worsen acid reflux
People who have acid reflux--particularly nighttime reflux--may want to avoid sleeping aids, researchers say. In a recent study, scientists found... Read more »
Acid Reflux Linked to Common Sleep Medication
One acid reflux sufferer was unable to find an explanation for his nightly pain until he learned that the sleep medication Ambien could contribute to... Read more »
Sleep trouble may be only sign of acid reflux
Researchers say that sleep problems may be the only sign of acid reflux for some older patients who often don't experience heartburn. Doctors at an... Read more »
Go to sleep later to avoid acid reflux
Going to sleep soon after eating greatly increases the risk of acid reflux, says a report in the American Journal of Gastroenterology. Patients with... Read more »
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