[ConservativeMind]

There is a vicious circle involved, here. Having sleep apnea from chronic lung issues makes you gain a lot of weight. Gaining weight from eating and lack of exercise gives you sleep apnea, which further makes you obese.

While losing weight, consider sleeping on your sides, which helps minimize snoring and apnea. Lose the weight or reduce your lung issues and consider getting a sleep study to see if a a stronger therapy or even an operation might be needed. Get good, healthy sleep for your best future.

[eyeamok]

habitual snoring, more than 3 nights per week; - gasps or snorting noises while sleeping; - labored breathing during sleep;

That's me if you throw in a 2 mile jog while you sleep, but I am not overweight, have no health problems, have low blood pressure and am 61. I get about 4-6 hours of sleep a night. Go Figure

[vpintheak]

Little fat, computer playing mommas boys. Almost 100% certain of it.

[BuffaloJack]

The kid has a nutrient deficiency problem. B1 is used by the body to keep the nerves controlling the diaphragm running properly. Severe deficiency is beriberi, but borderline deficiency shows up as apnea.