Sleep-related breathing disorders are the most frequent medical cause of daytime sleepiness. Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) has been demonstrated to significantly increase safety and health risks and has been associated with a high risk for motor vehicle accidents, probably the highest of all risks due to medical conditions. Treatment of patients with obstructive sleep apnoea with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is effective as

Sleep-related breathing disorders are the most frequent medical cause of daytime sleepiness. Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) has been demonstrated to significantly increase safety and health risks and has been associated with a high risk for motor vehicle accidents, probably the highest of all risks due to medical conditions. Treatment of patients with obstructive sleep apnoea with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is effective as