Drowsy Driving Causes Fatal Crashes

  • Posted in Sleep Apnoea
  •  By Loran Simon

One of the medical problems drivers need to be aware of is sleep apnoea. This is because sleep apnoea can cause daytime drowsiness. US statistics suggest that 15% to 33% of fatal traffic crashes are caused by drowsy drivers, but there has been little research into the causes. People known as short sleepers are most likely to be drowsy drivers, even when they feel completely rested, a new study shows.

Read more here:

http://www.health24.com/Medical/Sleep/News/Drowsy-driving-cause-fatal-crashes-20131008

Somnowell Inventor - Visiting Professor Simon Ash FDS MSc MOrth BDS

Prof. Ash is the inventor of the highly successful SOMNOWELL Chrome device for snoring and sleep apnoea.

The Somnowell Chrome is made to exacting standards in the Somnowell laboratory under the supervision of Visiting Professor Simon Ash. Prof. Ash and his master technicians create each Somnowell Chrome device using their wealth of experience and expertise.

Prof. Ash works at the forefront of his profession. He is a Consultant and Specialist Orthodontist with over 30 years clinical experience, with a special interest in sleep related breathing disorders, TMJD, and bruxism. He currently works in Harley Street London and two private hospitals in London as part of a multi-disciplinary team managing snoring and sleep apnoea, and is Visiting Professor of Orthodontics at the BPP University.

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