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What can cause someone to sleep at random times?

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EDS: Excessive daytime sleepiness is a symptom related to sleep apnea or other sleep related breathing disorders. A questionaire can provide more information and might indicate a need for a sleep study. Treatment can then be instituted. This is a common but serious problem and can be treated.

Answered 5/3/2013

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