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General Causes of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Structural abnormalities in the face, skull, or airways that cause some obstruction or narrowing in the upper airways and reduce air pressure can produce sleep apnea syndrome. People with micrognathia, retrognathia, enlarged tonsils, tongue enlargement, and acromegaly are especially predisposed to obstructive sleep apnea. Abnormalities or weakness in the muscles that surround the airway can also contribute to obstructive sleep apnea.
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