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Article: Famous Athlete, Reggie White, Dies From Complications of Untreated Sleep Apnea
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- U.S. Newswire
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- December 29, 2004
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WEST CHESTER, Ill., Dec. 29 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The untimely and
tragic death last weekend of National Football League legend Reggie
White serves as a warning of the grave consequences of untreated
sleep apnea, which is reported to have contributed in part to White's
death. Obstructive sleep apnea is a very common sleep disorder which
not only has a debilitating effect on sleep, but it is also
detrimental to overall health and quality of life.
"Mr. White's premature and sad death is a sad reminder of the toll
that is taken by this prevalent condition," said Michael J. Sateia,
M.D., president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and
medical director of the sleep center at ...