Who gets apnea?
While there is no steadfast rule, apnea is most commonly seen in middle-aged men, usually overweight, with thick necks. The general rule of thumb, which has been followed for several years, is if you are a male with a neck 17″ or thicker, or a female, with a neck 16″ or thicker, you could be a candidate. Other symptoms include snoring, which is one of the tell-tale signs. It is interesting to note that note everyone who snores has apnea, but almost everyone who has apnea snores.
While there is no steadfast rule, apnea is most commonly seen in middle-aged men, usually overweight, with thick necks. The general rule of thumb, which has been followed for several years, is if you are a male with a neck 17″ or thicker, or a female, with a neck 16″ or thicker, you could be a candidate. Other symptoms include snoring, which is one of the tell-tale signs.
