1. When Pounds Go, Sleep Apnea May Improve - US News and World Report
10 percent weight loss increases remission odds, but any amount helps, experts say

2. Neck Size May Affect Severity of Sleep Apnea - US News and World Report
Even non-obese people are at risk, researchers find

3. Sleep Apnea Symptoms - US News and World Report
In obstructive sleep apnea, the airways close during sleep, which can lead to loud snoring.

4. Obstructive sleep apnea : Causes, incidence, and risk factors  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
Normally, the muscles of the upper part of the throat help keep the airway open and allow air to flow into the lungs. Even though these muscles usually relax during sleep, the upper throat remains open enough to let air pass by. However, some peop...• Reviewer: Allen J. Blaivas, DO, Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Department of Veteran Affairs, VA New Jersey Health Care System, East Orange , NJ . Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

5. Sleep Apnea  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
Sleep apnea, or sleep-disordered breathing, is a condition in which breathing is briefly interrupted or even stops episodically during sleep. Because repeated arousal or even full awakening when breathing stops disturbs sleep, individuals sufferin...• Author: Laurie Barclay