Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Hypothyroidism

Because my depression and anxiety ended up being linked to hypothyroidism, I wondered if sleep apnea is also linked to hypothyroidism. And of course, there is a link. According to explain-health.com, the link lies within one of the many symptoms of hypothyroidism - swelling of the mouth, tongue, and throat. Because obstructive sleep apnea occurs when one's airway becomes blocked, narrowed, or floppy then swelling of the mouth, tongue, or throat would cause blockage of the airway. I have not found out yet what is causing me to stop breathing during my sleep, but I had no idea before now that hypothyroidism and sleep apnea are linked. What else is linked to this disease?!