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AllSugaredUp t1_je0rhq2 wrote

Reply to comment by ZiltoidTheOmniscient in Research found among nearly 100 teens who underwent brain scans, those with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) tended to have thinner tissue at the brain's surface, and some signs of inflammation in a brain area key to memory and learning. by Wagamaga

You need a sleep study. You can definitely be thin and young and still have OSA. There are plenty of people on r/sleepapnea that fit that bill.

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ZiltoidTheOmniscient t1_je0rrbs wrote

Thank you! I had one done as a youth and they said I was fine, but that was 15 years ago now. I suppose things can change. I didn't even think about that, I appreciate your response

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Aggravating-Prize-73 t1_je1vd9x wrote

Weight gain/health changes/age all can play a part. Also if you still have your tonsils and adenoids those can cause an obstruction in your air passageways. See a doctor and get a referral for bother sleep study to at least rule sleep apnea out. Or if it is sleep apnea they can discuss a treatment plan with you.

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