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Re:New airplane seat design to make it easier to sleep in ec... by TurkishPoptart on Tuesday December 10, 2019 @01:50PM (#21755552)
Seems a bit of a stretch to assume the guy has _sleep apnea_ if he nods off during a likely pointless meeting. If he's passing out at his desk, then perhaps.
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Re:New airplane seat design to make it easier to sleep in ec... by logfromblammo on Tuesday December 10, 2019 @03:15PM (#21756385)
I assume nothing. Sleep apnea is simply one of the most common sleep disorders, and one of the easiest to treat, so it makes sense to test it out first. The sleep study required to do so will also reveal most other sleep problems that are not caused by apneas.

Falling asleep involuntarily in the middle of the day is not normal, regardless of the circumstances. Sleep problems can lead to heart problems, and preventable deaths.

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