If you’re a firefighter, at some point you may find yourself feeling constantly exhausted and burned out during the day. There’s a good chance you’re simply not getting enough rest; nearly a third of firefighters are currently suffering from sleep disorders such as sleep apnea. People with such a condition often receive a CPAP machine to help them breathe more easily at night. Unfortunately, with the current COVID-19 crisis, this device might end up posing a significant health risk to your friends and colleagues at the station. Read on to learn why firefighters are being told to stop using CPAP – as well as why many have switched to an oral sleep appliance in Lawton instead.
