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How does obesity contribute to sleep apnea?
How does obesity contribute to sleep apnea?
- Obesity causes a decrease in oxygen levels
- Obesity directly affects the quality of sleep
- Obesity causes inflammation in the airways (correct)
- Obesity leads to an increase in body weight
What is one effect of inflammation caused by obesity?
What is one effect of inflammation caused by obesity?
- Reduced body weight
- Increased risk of heart disease (correct)
- Improved quality of sleep
- Decreased risk of sleep apnea
Which statement is true about obesity and sleep apnea?
Which statement is true about obesity and sleep apnea?
- Obesity has no impact on sleep apnea
- Obesity can worsen sleep apnea symptoms (correct)
- Obesity can cure sleep apnea
- Obesity is the sole cause of sleep apnea