Sleep apnoea syndrome in Pakistan?

590 Sleep apnoea syndrome (SAS), generally characterized by sleep disturbances such as snoring, obstructed breathing during sleep, excessive day-time tiredness and fatigue, is a serious problem. It is potentially a life threatening condition, that is far more common than generally understood. It is associated with a number of diseases1, including hypertension, cerebrovascular diseases and metabolic syndrome. It is also believed to be associated with high prevalence of psychiatric co-morbid conditions such as depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, psychosis, and bipolar disorders. It correlates with day time sleepiness and car crashes (road traffic accidents) involving drivers who fell asleep while driving2.