Airway Resistance / Snore Risk BMI
Calculate BMI and correlate it to base obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) risk factors.
Calculated BMI:
Methodology & Assumptions
The Mechanics of Snoring
Snoring is not a harmless sound; it is the audible vibration of a struggling airway. As body mass increases (particularly neck circumference), fat deposits compress the pharynx. During sleep, when muscle tone drops, this added weight causes the airway to collapse completely (apnea), starving the brain of oxygen and forcing a micro-arousal.