How can 1 person in the family have sleep apnea

[Marcusstephen]

I’ve been curious for a long time as to why I have sleep apnea and no one else in my family or extended family has it . I’ve looked at lifestyle differences and come up with one habit that may have a bearing on why i have it. Now I maybe barking up the wrong tree here and some people who continue with certain habits may lob in some resistance here, but , I smoked cigarettes for 15 yrs and enjoyed weed for about as long.
That is the only thing I can identify that separates my lifestyle, diet and habits from others in my family .
Thoughts ?

[chunkyfrog]

Tobacco, or just weed smoke does cause damage,
but nature might be more at fault
Maybe you lost the recessive gene drawing.
Genetics is a crapshoot.
Win some--lose some.
Always look on the bright side of life.
Can you use edibles?
Sorry; don't got any . . .

[Julie]

Apnea is mostly an anatomic problem and sometimes very small differences - genetic or otherwise - can do it. Don't worry about it, doesn't really mean much alone.

[LSAT]

I’ve been curious for a long time as to why I have sleep apnea and no one else in my family or extended family has it . I’ve looked at lifestyle differences and come up with one habit that may have a bearing on why i have it. Now I maybe barking up the wrong tree here and some people who continue with certain habits may lob in some resistance here, but , I smoked cigarettes for 15 yrs and enjoyed weed for about as long.
That is the only thing I can identify that separates my lifestyle, diet and habits from others in my family .
Thoughts ?

Someone has to be the first...Maybe you are the first of many.

[Dog Slobber]

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[lazarus]

You may be the only member of your family who is presently experiencing the benefits of PAP therapy. However, it may be that past members would have benefited, that present members could eventually benefit, and that future members will benefit.

[lynninnj]

How can 1 person in a family have stunningly great looks?

Hard to figure, but here I am. (jk)

[lazarus]

How can 1 person in a family have stunningly great looks?

Hard to figure, but here I am. (jk)

Well, in a forum, we all have to be good looking, 'cause we're so hard to see.

[Janknitz]

You are the only one being TREATED for sleep apnea in your family. That does not necessarily mean you are the only one who HAS sleep apnea. Many people go undiagnosed, or (as I was) in deep, deep denial.

[ChicagoGranny]

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[Dog Slobber]

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How can 1 person in a family have down syndrome?
How can 1 person in a family have stunningly great looks?
How can 1 person in a family have colour blindness?
How can 1 person in a family have allergies?
How can 1 person in a family have left-handedness?
How can 1 person in a family have alopecia?
How can 1 person in a family have a distaste for Cilantro?

How can 1 person in a family have an analogy obsession?

Do you have more examples?

[chunkyfrog]

You are the only one being TREATED for sleep apnea in your family. That does not necessarily mean you are the only one who HAS sleep apnea. Many people go undiagnosed, or (as I was) in deep, deep denial.

Many of us had forebears who suffered from apnea, but were never treated.
My grandmother snored so loud, I dreamed I was riding in a helicopter.

[zonker]

How can 1 person in a family have stunningly great looks?

Hard to figure, but here I am. (jk)

Well, in a forum, we all have to be good looking, 'cause we're so hard to see.

flat top, is that you?

[zonker]

How can 1 person in a family have red hair?
How can 1 person in a family have down syndrome?
How can 1 person in a family have stunningly great looks?
How can 1 person in a family have colour blindness?
How can 1 person in a family have allergies?
How can 1 person in a family have left-handedness?
How can 1 person in a family have alopecia?
How can 1 person in a family have a distaste for Cilantro?

How can 1 person in a family have an analogy obsession?

Do you have more examples?

[babydinosnoreless]

How can 1 person in a family have stunningly great looks?

Hard to figure, but here I am. (jk)

Well, in a forum, we all have to be good looking, 'cause we're so hard to see.

But only froggie is a well known sex symbol.