As you might know, sleep apnea has various risk factors. Common ones include things like obesity, age, smoking, etc. Therefore, you may wonder if sleep apnea is genetic. Can a person’s genes make the condition more likely? Well, the answer to that question is a resounding “yes.” If you want to learn the details, just listen to your Plano sleep dentist. Here’s a primer on sleep apnea, its genetic links, and when to see a doctor for it.
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