The Program
FAQs
Welcome to our FAQs page, where we address your most pressing questions and help you navigate the path to better sleep and safer driving, ensuring you have all the information you need to prioritize your health and well-being on the road.
Your Questions Answered
Are HST/portable tests as reliable as in-Lab PSGs?
What symptoms are DOT Medical Examiners now screening for?
Accurate predictors include obesity (BMI>30), neck =17”, hypertension, diabetes, fatigue, snoring, cardiovascular issues.
Is apnea really associated with obesity?
Yes, as proven by many large studies. The extra weight in the neck weighs on and collapses the airway during sleep.
Can weight loss remove the need for PAP treatment?
Yes that is possible, in part because PAP use helps users to lose weight. However, it is unusual to lose enough to end PAP.
Who pays for the testing and treatment services?
Some fleets pay 100%, and some run it through insurance, with their drivers paying typical co-pays & deductibles.
Several large studies have proven that OSA treatment saves $3-$6k/year in reduced medical expenses. The ROI is 2-3-fold.
What are the benefits to fleets?
Several large studies have shown reduced accidents, reduced turnover, reduced sick days and workers comp; all save money.
Do leptin and ghrelin hormones impact sleep apnea?
Yes, ghrelin boosts hunger, leptin cuts it. Untreated apnea causes both to trigger hunger, PAP treatment reduces appetite.
What percent of drivers have untreated sleep apnea?
The largest study, by Dr. A. Pack, University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine estimated 28%, and has been substantiated by large fleets proactively treating sleep apnea.
Are drivers with untreated apnea more dangerous?
Yes. Their ability to avoid accidents equals a person legally drunk at Blood Alcohol Content of .08%. Risk increases 3-7-fold.
Have there been lawsuits against fleets/drivers regarding sleep apnea or fatigue?
Yes. Legal settlements have run from $10 – $62 million for fatality crashes involving drivers with untreated sleep apnea.
Is there legal risk to the driver for being untreated?
Yes. Drivers have been imprisoned for manslaughter for dodging a recommended sleep test, then causing a fatality.
Does treatment improve driver health?
Yes. Risk of heart attack and stroke are halved; hypertension & diabetes are improved; daytime fatigue and EDS are reduced with compliant APAP treatment.
Several drivers and managers have told us that they believe this program literally saved their lives due to improved health and by removing their daytime fatigue.
If you have a question/concern not mentioned on this page, feel free to contact us!