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Does sleep apnea affect passing DOT physical?

Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by GrandmaRosa, Feb 22, 2020.

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  1. Feb 22, 2020 #1
    GrandmaRosa

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    I have sleep apnea and I'm just wondering if that is going to affect being able to pass my DOT physical.

    Thanks,
    Rosa
     
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  3. Feb 22, 2020 #2
    Chinatown

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    If you can show compliance for the past 90 days and that it's working, you'll pass.
    Can the data be downloaded from your machine; is so, you'll be ok.
     
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    rachi

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    I dont guess you have a cpap machine?
     
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  7. Feb 22, 2020 #5
    truckdriver31

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    it will affect blood pressure, etc.
     
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  8. Feb 22, 2020 #6
    GrandmaRosa

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    I have a CPAP machine but the two of us have not been getting along too well. I don't have any mandated compliance with my insurance company but my machine can download usage data. I'm trying to force myself to get used to it.

    My blood pressure is fine, if anything it's on the lower end.

    so if I have sleep apnea, I have to show that I've been using the machine for 90 days?

    I also take a lot of medications, but no narcotics and nothing that is addictive that I'm aware of. Could this be a problem?
     
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  9. Feb 22, 2020 #7
    truckdriver31

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    yes if it is dr ordered and previous 1 year card. if you just got it your self and no doctor dot. then maybe not
     
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  10. Feb 22, 2020 #8
    GrandmaRosa

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    My family physician prescribed the CPAP machine but nothing to do with DOT. I don't know what a one year card is.
     
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  11. Feb 23, 2020 #9
    CrappieJunkie

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    The DOT requires you to have 90 day compliance on your sleep machine. If you dont have 90 days they wont certify you until you get compliant.

    Once you get compliant you will be given a medical card for 1 year.
     
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  12. Feb 23, 2020 #10
    truckdriver31

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    same as a 2 year card, but just 1 year
     
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