Weight question

[notbigenuf1]

How much difference does carrying extra weight effect sleep apnes?
I'm 5"8 and weight ranges from 215-250lbs

[LDuyer]

How much difference does carrying extra weight effect sleep apnes?
I'm 5"8 and weight ranges from 215-250lbs

Well, weight does seem to be a factor in sleep apnea, but it is not the only factor. In fact, there are many people who are thin or are at their proper weight who also have sleep apnea. Now, I don't presume to know all about this stuff, not at all, but it seems from what I've read that weight is more of a contributing factor to its severity, not the cause, necessarily.

I was at a meeting where several people gathered around to discuss the possibility of forming a support group. Some were overweight, myself included. But several were not only thin or at a normal weight, they even looked healthy in seemingly all areas. But we all have sleep apnea.

Now, reduction of weight may make sleep apnea less severe and ease the treatment. There's a remote chance the reduction might eliminate the need for treatment. But that is very remote. Yes, the weight is a factor, and we need to reduce our weight, not only for sleep apnea relief, but for all other health issues. Easier said than done.

Linda

[scott54]

How much difference does carrying extra weight effect sleep apnes?
I'm 5"8 and weight ranges from 215-250lbs

My ENT doctor told me that I would have sleep apnea even without the extra weight. Don't get me wrong, the extra weight makes it much worse but weight isn't the only factor.

Scott