Generic syndrome
Some studies have illustrated sleep apnea to be associated with heredity problems. Sleep apnea can be heredity and the chances of developing this disorder increase with increased family issues. It is not yet to be determined which gene is individually responsible for causing sleep apnea, but genes increase the chances of sleep apnea up to 40%. As obesity is also a cause of the genetic disorder, so it can trigger sleep apnea also which indirect way makes sleep apnea to be a heredity problem.