Just wondering.....

Karen H.
on 10/17/14 7:56 am
VSG on 12/08/14

Why do they measure around your neck to check if you have sleep apnea? Interesting...

                                

Racewalker48
on 11/13/14 12:46 pm
RNY on 02/17/14

There is a correlation between neck circumference and the incidence of sleep apnea, i.e. the bigger the neck, the higher the risk of having sleep apnea.

        

lo_ri_p
on 12/31/14 8:45 pm - Ocala, FL

In addition. to neck circumference.  Your thyroid is in your neck.  If is enlarged, it can interfere with swallowing and breathing.

    

    

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