Unhealthy lifestyle
An unhealthy lifestyle always has a considerable effect on our physical and mental health. It can also be a cause of sleep apnea. The people who smoke, drink, or overeat can have an increased risk of this disorder. Alcohol causes relaxation of muscles in the mouth. Smooth and released muscle is the significant reason for blocking the track and closing airway. Alcohol can also affect brain functioning and its control on muscles. Alcohol has side effects on the brain that can make the brain give the wrong signal to the tissue causing blockage of the airway. Smoking can cause inflammation in the air tract and can affect breathing. In the same way, eating unhealthy and more than required can result in obesity, which is the primary cause of sleep apnea because fat deposits in the body and areas around the neck narrow the air passageway and make it difficult to breathe.