Sleep Apnea Increases Your Risk of Auto Accidents

Loud, chronic snoring can be a telltale sign of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Snoring isn’t the only concern of the sleep disorder. It causes frequent breathing disruptions while sleeping, depriving your body of oxygen. You can be at risk of potentially deadly health conditions with no treatment, but the complications don’t end there. OSA also affects your sleep quality, which can lead to sleep deprivation. If you get behind the wheel when you’re sleep deprived, you can place yourself and others at risk. Sleep apnea is linked to auto accidents caused by drowsy driving. Here’s why you might want to think twice before driving if your sleep apnea is untreated.

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