{"id":242,"date":"2025-01-06T20:34:15","date_gmt":"2025-01-06T20:34:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.websterdentalnh.com\/blog\/?p=242"},"modified":"2025-01-06T20:34:16","modified_gmt":"2025-01-06T20:34:16","slug":"pass-along-sleep-apnea-genetics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.websterdentalnh.com\/blog\/2025\/01\/06\/pass-along-sleep-apnea-genetics\/","title":{"rendered":"Did Your Parents Pass Along Sleep Apnea? Genetics Says Yes!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When someone doesn\u2019t get enough rest, they can become irritable, struggle with brain fog, experience headaches, and \u2013 of course \u2013 feel tired all the time. So if your beauty sleep is frequently interrupted by sleep apnea<\/a>, you\u2019d probably like to know what or who <\/em>is responsible for it! Keep reading to learn how your symptoms might be affected by genetics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Are Both Types of Sleep Apnea Genetic?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are actually two main types of sleep apnea: obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and central sleep apnea (CSA). Both cause short lapses in breathing during sleep, but CSA has to do with brainstem signaling, while OSA involves airway blockages. At this time, only OSA seems to have any correlation with an individual\u2019s genes, so that\u2019s the type this post will focus on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Genetic Factors that Influence OSA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As it turns out, there are many hereditary factors that can increase your risk of OSA \u2013 though it\u2019s still a mystery as to which specific genes trigger the condition. Here\u2019s what you should pay attention to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n