How real is the chance of dying in your sleep due to apnea?

[ameriken]

Some of those who have died from sleep apnea actually had a cpap machine next to the bed that was not in use.

[Goofproof]

Some of those who have died from sleep apnea actually had a cpap machine next to the bed that was not in use.

Most likely the listed cause of death, was drowning! (In De-Nile) Jim

[hades161]

Here is one

http://www.21stcenturydental.com/smith/ ... eWhite.htm

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2004/f ... itedies.r/

I think thats as close as anyone's going to get for a listed cause of death.

Oh, but he was fat and lazy so does it count?

BMI 35.6 at 6.5 feet tall and 300 pounds

BMI Categories:

Underweight = <18.5
Normal weight = 18.5–24.9
Overweight = 25–29.9
Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater