Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) January 30, 2008 -- According to sleep apnea specialist Dr. Jonathan Greenburg, the recent freighter crash off of San Francisco Bay could have been alleviated with sleep apnea testing and treatment.
The crash, which occurred on November 7, 2007, is linked to a sleep disorder called obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep apnea, which afflicts over 25 million Americans, is characterized by chronic loud snoring, followed by periods of abrupt silence. The disorder occurs when the tongue falls back throat and obstructs the airway. This blockage causes the snorer to stop breathing.
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