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5. Heart or Kidney Failure

Doctors often diagnose sleep apnea in people with advanced kidney or heart failure. These conditions cause edema, especially in the feet, ankles, legs, and abdomen. If the fluid accumulates in the chest, it can affect breathing and lead to conditions like sleep apnea. In heart failure, poor circulation in the pulmonary veins may cause fluid to leak into the lungs, further affecting breathing.

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