Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a chronic, sleep-related breathing disorder, caused by complete or partial obstructions of the upper airway. Individuals with OSA typically are unaware of their difficulties with breathing, even after multiple episodes of awakening during sleep.
How does OSA effect performance at work? In this article, Leah Merrin, MPAP, PA-C, a Physician Assistant at WorkPartners Occupational Health Specialists, talks more about this and much more.