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Do Genetics Play a Role in Sleep Apnea?

September 23, 2022

Filed under: Uncategorized — lrfamily @ 5:23 pm
Man with sleep apnea lying awake in bed

If sleep apnea is keeping you from getting the rest you need at night, you’ll naturally want to know what’s causing it. Unfortunately, the answer is usually quite complicated, as there could be any number of factors contributing to your sleep disorder. One particular potential factor you’ll want to keep in mind, however, is genetics. Here’s why you need to take note if your parents had sleep apnea.

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