Is it me, or do a lot of older people snore? Is there some sort of muscle that relaxes in the throat that as we age, causes that?
And if that's the case, is a simple CPAP part of the solution to this issue?
And if that's the case, is a simple CPAP part of the solution to this issue?
Let's talk stats for a second:
There's a buildup of fatty tissue as you age. The soft palate changes in shape, and you're more likely to gain weight. Weight is the largest component, gender is secondary, and age is tertiary. Interestingly, while sleep apnea is more likely to occur as you age, the severity goes down.
Incidence in male population goes to about 20% after the age of 75. For women, it's a bit over 10 - though that's just an estimate because women show symptoms at a different rate.
I somewhat wish apnea was the cause, for selfish reasons. There would be more drive to improve the machines, and as a bonus, these people could start getting treated.
Got a reference for severity claim? That measured in terms of AHI or significance of the events?