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Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-137070
ABSTRACT
Among the several causes of motor vehicle accidents are various medical conditions that play an important role in incapacitating a driverûs ability. Although pulmonary diseases have never been a major contributing cause, they occasionally present problems in the process of decision-making for issuing medical certification. This article includes obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as a potential risk factor in road accidents.