"The significance of April 18 th is that it is the date of publication of the first article in a medical journal about a treatment that revolutionized the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea: continuous positive airway pressure or CPAP. Prior to the discovery of CPAP, only radical surgery was available as a treatment." Edward Grandi Executive Director American Sleep Apnea Association 6/11 I would like this day to help save lives .We need help those in need. I also ask that government change it views on the sleep tests. To create a program to help those who can't afford tests and equipment. Make all federal paid programs that has students ages 4-27 get check to see if they have a sleep disorder. It require all students or parent one to use The Epworth Sleepiness Scale/sleep test per yr.
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