Sleep Apnea and Obstructions
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Which of the following is a cause of airway obstruction during sleep?

  • Stress
  • Allergies
  • Extra fat deposits around the neck and throat (correct)
  • Lack of exercise

    • What happens to our muscles, including those in our throat and neck, when we sleep?

  • They start twitching
  • They naturally relax (correct)
  • They become more tense
  • They become stronger

    • What can happen when relaxation of throat and neck muscles combines with increased fat in those areas?

  • The airway becomes more flexible
  • The airway widens
  • The airway narrows or closes (correct)
  • The airway becomes more resistant to obstruction

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