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. Obstructive sleep apnea : Prevention  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
Children with very large tonsils and adenoids may develop sleep apnea and related problems. They should be evaluated by a health care provider to determine whether they need to have their tonsils or adenoids removed. See: Tonsillectomy• 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.

4. Sleep Apnea : Prevention  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
For people who snore frequently, weight control, smoking cessation, avoidance of evening alcohol or tranquilizers, and adjustment of sleeping position may help reduce the risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea.• Author: Paula Ford-Martin, Rebecca J. Frey PhD