There are some risk factors for when you are having sleep problems or either sleep apnea. The risk factors vary some depending on what disorder you might have but a lot of the risk factors for sleep disorders are the same.

General Risk Factors For Sleep Disorders:

- Being over weight is a huge risk factor because you might have problems with breathing at night.

- Your neck size could be a risk factor depending on how small or how big it is.

- If your airway is very narrow you will have problems with tonsils or either your adenoids.

- High blood pressure problems can cause you not to sleep.

- People who smoke might cause inflammation.

- People who use tranquilizers, alcohol or drink lots of wine might have problems sleeping.

- Sometimes sleep disorders run in families.

- When you are older than 65 you have a higher chance of having a sleep disorder.

- Heart disorders can cause a big risk and so can brain tumors or strokes.

If you are concerned about the risk factors for sleep disorders or issues, talk with your therapist or doctor.