With more than 18 million American adults affected, it’s important allied health professionals know the sleep apnea risk factors, symptoms, and treatment. Anyone can develop sleep apnea, but certain conditions put a patient at higher risk. The most common sleep apnea risk factors include: Sleep Apnea Risk FactorsHypertension Coronary artery disease Heart failure Atrial arrhythmias Stroke Obesity Metabolic Syndrome Excessive alcohol use Sedative … [Read more...]