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Obstructive sleep apnea does run in some families. Some risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea have to do with physical characteristics with which you are born. For example, having a dental overbite, thick neck, or round head means you are more likely to have sleep apnea. These are traits that can be passed down from your parents.
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