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What causes obstructive sleep apnoea?

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Obstructive Sleep Apnoea

Obesity is one of the most common risk factors for obstructive sleep apnoea. Other risk factors include ageing, being born with a narrow throat, facial bone shape and large tonsils*.

* Sleep Health Foundation (2011)

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