Practice Tip #7 – 4 MORE Factors That Increase the Risk of Sleep Apnea
4 MORE Factors That Increase the Risk of Sleep Apnea Alcohol Use Whether you have sleep apnea or not, alcohol acts as a muscle relaxant and may lead to episodes of sleep apnea. In those individuals that do have sleep apnea, alcohol makes the apneic events longer, worsening the severity of apnea throughout the night.…