What is the most common cause of obstructive sleep apnea?
Craniofacial abnormalities are common in O.S.A in non-obese patients and children. Non structural risk factors for OSA include: Obesity, central fat distribution Male sex, middle age Alcohol use, sedative use, smoking Supine sleep position
Craniofacial abnormalities
Hypothyroidism
Alcoholism
Acromegaly
Cystic fibrosis & Sleep apnea