{"id":135,"date":"2020-02-24T16:05:10","date_gmt":"2020-02-24T16:05:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/?p=135"},"modified":"2020-03-24T16:11:28","modified_gmt":"2020-03-24T16:11:28","slug":"why-commercial-truck-drivers-with-sleep-apnea-symptoms-should-be-tested","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/24\/why-commercial-truck-drivers-with-sleep-apnea-symptoms-should-be-tested\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Commercial Truck Drivers with Sleep Apnea Symptoms Should be Tested"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/sleepy_truck_driver__1584886399_99227.jpg\" alt=\"young truck driver suffering from sleep apnea in lutz\" class=\"wp-image-136\" width=\"309\" height=\"206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/sleepy_truck_driver__1584886399_99227.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/sleepy_truck_driver__1584886399_99227-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/sleepy_truck_driver__1584886399_99227-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 309px) 100vw, 309px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Truck drivers are the heartbeat of America. They make sure that the vital goods needed to maintain a normal way of life are transported over the many highways that line the country. As a safety precaution, the government sets limits on how long drivers can operate each day (usually 10 hours), but there still remains another obstacle that can place the operators and other drivers at risk: sleep apnea. People who suffer from the condition experience frequent bouts of sleep interruptions throughout the night because of stoppages in breathing. If you\u2019re a truck driver who <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/what-is-sleep-apnea.html\">snores<\/a> loudly or feels drowsy during the day, you could be dealing with sleep apnea in Lutz. Keep reading to learn what the usual symptoms are and why it\u2019s so important to be tested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warning Signs of Sleep Apnea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first step to being tested and treated for sleep apnea\nis to recognize the typical indicators. Here are some of the warning signs to\nbe on the lookout for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Mood swings<\/li><li>Inability to focus<\/li><li>Daytime lethargy<\/li><li>Morning headaches<\/li><li>Bouts of depression<\/li><li>Morning throat soreness<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve noticed any of these issues, you shouldn\u2019t wait another\nmoment to contact your primary care physician so you can be tested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Danger of Ignoring the Symptoms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because you\u2019re operating such a large vehicle and carrying massive\nloads, driving a truck without being fully responsive places you and other\ndrivers at danger. After all, it only takes a split second for an accident to\noccur. So, it\u2019s even more imperative to take a sleep test. Thankfully, it\u2019s not\na complicated process, and it won\u2019t take much of your time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sleep Testing Made Easy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first step is to take what is called a STOP-BANG assessment.\nIt only requires you to answer eight simple questions. A sleep dentist will\nthen review you results and, if you show signs of sleep apnea, will make\nrecommendations about the best treatment protocol. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treatment Options for Sleep Apnea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Commonly, sleep apnea is treated with a CPAP machine, which\nis a mask that forces air into your throat while you sleep to prevent any\nbreath loss. This method can be challenging for some patients because of its\nsize, the sound it emits and the difficulty transporting it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thankfully, there is another way to treat the condition:\nwith an oral sleep appliance. A sleep dentist will custom design the apparatus\nto fit comfortably in your mouth and shift your jaw forward while you sleep to\nkeep your airway open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can learn more about your options after you take care of\nthe first step, though: to undergo sleep apnea testing in Lutz. Not only will\nyou be doing yourself a great service, but the other drivers on the road as\nwell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Jay A. Nelson is a Diplomate of the American Board of\nDental Sleep Medicine, American Sleep and Breathing Academy and American Board\nof Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine. Additionally, he has earned certification\nto use Somnodent and other oral appliances to treat sleep apnea. Dr. Nelson\nhelps his patients get the rest they need at Nelson Dentistry and Dental Sleep\nMedicine, and he can be reached for more information through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Truck drivers are the heartbeat of America. They make sure that the vital goods needed to maintain a normal way of life are transported over the many highways that line the country. 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