Originally Posted by N_C
Yes being over weight contributes to SA. But it is also genetic. I am over weight, no doubt that is part of the reason I have SA. It is also believed my dad has it, he won't get a sleep study to confirm or not & it was thought his dad had it. Of course then I do not think there was studies or treatment for it.
My dad has had it for longer than I can remember and only recently became slightly overweight. He had surgery to remove his soft pallate and surrounding tissues years ago but it didn't help. He did the first sleep study but refused to be fitted for a CPAP. maybe after I use mine for a while he'll learn yet another lesson from his son....