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Obesity & Sleep Apnea: Unraveling the Bidirectional Link & Solutions

Alcohol relaxes the throat muscles, increasing the frequency and severity of apnea events.

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News18•13-03-2026, 13:21

Obesity & Sleep Apnea: Unraveling the Bidirectional Link & Solutions

•Obesity and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) share a bidirectional link, each worsening the other over time.
•Excess body weight narrows airways, reduces lung capacity, and increases oxygen demand, contributing to OSA.
•OSA disrupts hunger hormones (ghrelin increases, leptin decreases), causes insulin resistance, and leads to fatigue, making weight management harder.
•Even 10-15% weight loss can significantly reduce OSA severity; CPAP therapy improves sleep quality and aids weight management.
•Lifestyle adjustments like sleeping on the side and avoiding alcohol before bed can help manage apnea episodes.

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