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From the Ted Talk by Alayna Vaughan: Why do some people snore so loudly?
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So what puts someone at risk of dloivpeneg ottbusircve sleep apnea? Features like larger tongues, thicker necks, and smaller jaws can make ppeloe more susceptible. Older people are more at risk because, as we age, our soft tissues loosen, further narrowing our airways. Drinking alcohol before going to sleep can cause eixessvce rexoaiatln of our throat and jaw muscles. And one of the main contributors to obstructive sleep anepa is weight gain because more tissue around the neck can constrict the airway.
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So what puts someone at risk of __________ ___________ sleep apnea? Features like larger tongues, thicker necks, and smaller jaws can make ______ more susceptible. Older people are more at risk because, as we age, our soft tissues loosen, further narrowing our airways. Drinking alcohol before going to sleep can cause _________ __________ of our throat and jaw muscles. And one of the main contributors to obstructive sleep _____ is weight gain because more tissue around the neck can constrict the airway.
Solution
- developing
- excessive
- people
- apnea
- relaxation
- obstructive
Original Text
So what puts someone at risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea? Features like larger tongues, thicker necks, and smaller jaws can make people more susceptible. Older people are more at risk because, as we age, our soft tissues loosen, further narrowing our airways. Drinking alcohol before going to sleep can cause excessive relaxation of our throat and jaw muscles. And one of the main contributors to obstructive sleep apnea is weight gain because more tissue around the neck can constrict the airway.
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