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Drowsy driving It may be related to a sleep disorder

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Traffic accidents from drowsy driving could be the result of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).* OSA is a common condition in which the upper airway repeatedly collapses during sleep, causing a decreased airflow along with disruptions in the sleep cycle. If untreated, this condition may cause excessive daytime sleepiness, reduced oxygen levels at night, and increased risk of uncontrolled blood pressure, uncontrolled glucose levels,** heart attack and stroke.

Are you at risk for OSA? • Do you ever stop breathing during sleep? • Do you often feel drowsy while watching TV, sitting in a meeting, waiting at a stop sign or driving your car? • Do you have a history of high blood pressure? If you answered yes to two or more of these questions, talk to your doctor. Your doctor can assess the need to have further evaluation of your breathing while you sleep.

What are the benefits of treating OSA? Clinical studies have shown that treatment of OSA may: • Reduce daytime sleepiness • Improve daytime energy and stamina • Decrease your risk of traffic-related accidents • Reduce the potential risk for heart attack, stroke and heart disease

*Elevated risk of sleepiness-related motor vehicle accidents in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome: a case-control study. Basoglu OK, Tasbakan MS. Traffic Inj Prev. 2014;15(5):470-6. **National Institutes of Health, Frontiers in Neurology, August 13, 2012 “Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Type 2 Diabetes: Is There a Link?”

What is a sleep study? In order to receive a proper diagnosis, you will be required to undergo a sleep study. Sleep studies can be performed in a sleep lab, or at home using a portable device. During an in-lab sleep study, you will spend the night in a private room at a local sleep center. The use of a portable device allows you to undergo testing in a number of places including nursing homes, hospitals, or the comfort of your own home. Your physician will recommend the most appropriate type of study. Based on the results of the study, your physician will be able to make a diagnosis and recommend treatment options.

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