It may be difficult to properly identify the cause of this rare and unpredictable reaction. Usually Stevens-Johnson syndrome is caused by a medication or an infection. If it’s a drug reaction, it may occur up to two weeks after you've...
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A particularly alarming medical condition that can be easily misdiagnosed in the Emergency Room is Stevens-Johnson syndrome. This is a rare disorder that affects the skin and mucous membranes, although it can begin with flu-like symptoms. Sufferers experience a red...
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Truck drivers with sleep apnea need treatment to drive safely While federal regulations do not specifically address sleep apnea, they do state that a person with a condition likely to interfere with their ability to drive safely cannot be medically...
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Sleep apnea can cause problems when we’re awake. The inability to sleep soundly without interruption can make you drowsy and fatigued. Someone with sleep apnea may find their cognitive functioning during the day to be diminished. Professional drivers have to...
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Risk factors for sleep apnea Both men and women of all ages can suffer from sleep apnea, but there are some risk factors that make it more likely. Truck drivers can have a family history of sleep apnea, might be...
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