Risk Factors
Risk Factors
- Increased age
- Male gender
- Family history
- Obesity
- Nasopharyngeal obstruction: macroglossia, nasal polyps, septal deviation, adenotonsillar hypertrophy – Neuromuscular disorders: cerebral palsy,
Down’s syndrome
- Craniofacial abnormalities: acromegaly,
Down’s syndrome, cleft palate – Lifestyle: smoking, alcohol, supine sleeping position
- Neck circumference >40.6cm