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2. Smoking

Smokers are three times as likely to have obstructive sleep apnea in comparison to people with no history of smoking. While part of this is due to an increased risk of various respiratory conditions, the act of smoking itself may cause sleep apnea. Experts believe this is due to upper airway inflammation and fluid build-up or edema.

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