How to tell your co driver he has sleep apnea

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by John Dewart, Aug 2, 2016.

  1. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    True, and not every fat person has it either.

    However, he's right in that a classic sign of it is when one stops breathing for a few seconds and then suddenly gasps for air. I personally believe that is in the brain, and not directly related to snoring, but the one who's doing it will never know for sure unless someone else tells him what's happening.
     
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  3. Then recommend to him the observation not to the safety dept. Of the company.
     
  4. johnwayne187

    johnwayne187 Medium Load Member

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    Lmaoo, just straight up tell him dude.. theres no other way
     
  5. CoyoteExpress

    CoyoteExpress Medium Load Member

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    If you are a real profesional driver
    Take him to a coffee and talk with him
    " eh sorry bud but did you know that you stop breading in the night ....."
    If he is not ashole he will react nice and have the changse to take care of it ..

    If he react like a ashole talk to the safety and rejeckt to work with him about your own safety..
     
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  6. 1278PA

    1278PA Road Train Member

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    Or if he had a trainer that looked like you in that profile pic he will be too afraid to sleep!
     
  7. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    Well, truth be told I can kind of understand the guy's reaction. A sleep apnea diagnosis can be costly.
     
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  8. johnwayne187

    johnwayne187 Medium Load Member

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    Lmaooo
     
  9. tucker

    tucker Road Train Member

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    I guess the OP doesn't work there any more and got banned from here.
    It's probably for the best,
     
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  10. Brandt

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    I can see someone getting mad if they are told they might have sleep apnea. Like other post said it's expensive to get taken care of. Plus time off from work unless you get home every week, or have a home test or trucking company has their own setup to use
     
  11. Cyoteugly

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    My dad had sleep Apnea... CSX bridge engineer for 30+ years for southeast US region. Never affected his work but it sure kept us awake at deer camp! If you wanted sleep you better go to bed before him. He had the surgery later in life and it solved his issues. God rest his soul.
     
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