Sleep Apnea Causes Risks on the Road
September 17th, 2009 by mapleshade
Heavy, Drowsy Truckers post risks on the road. Scientists call for apnea screening; industry says weight isn’t only factor. Truck driver Kenneth Armstrong is a big guy with a bigger problem. At age 55, he stands 5-foot-11 and weighs 308 pounds, which doctors say helps to explain why he’s been diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea, a dangerous disorder that puts him at high risk for health problems, and falling asleep at the wheel.
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