After an annual medical exam, President Joe Biden's doctor determined Wednesday that he is fit to serve as president despite suffering from seasonal allergies and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Biden made an unexpected visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Wednesday morning for his annual medical exam, which lasted about two hours.Kevin O'Connor, the president's physician concluded Biden said he is 81 years old and “active” and able to serve as president.
O'Connor said: “President Biden is a healthy, active and strong 81-year-old man who remains qualified to successfully carry out the duties of the President, including as Chief Executive, Head of State, and Commander in Chief.” Ta. He summarized Biden's visit.
Biden's exams Wednesday included optometry, dentistry, foot, ankle and spine exams, podiatry, physical therapy, neurology, sleep medicine, cardiology, radiology and dermatology.
The “most notable interval history” of Biden's 2024 test included the decision to incorporate “positive airway pressure” (PAP) into the president's sleep routine, O'Connor wrote. The decision to introduce PAP into Biden's daily life comes after he experiences symptoms of OSA, which O'Connor noted has been occurring since 2008. .
OSA is one of the most common sleep-related breathing disorders. according to Go to Mayo Clinic. People who suffer from OSA “repeatedly stop and restart their breathing during sleep.”
U.S. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden cross the South Lawn on their way back to the White House on February 19, 2024 in Washington, DC. The Bidens returned to the White House after spending the weekend in Delaware. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
“Given the importance of efficient sleep for everyone, and certainly for senior executives, we revisited this issue this spring and conducted a formal sleep study,” O'Connor wrote in the memo. writing. “This study confirmed my suspicions that presidents would benefit from optimizing sleep efficiency with PAP.”
O'Connor noted that, overall, Biden's tests don't seem that different from his baseline.
This is President Biden's physical examination. Cognitive tests are not included, but doctors say they are not necessary, the WH said.
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Concerns about Biden's suitability for office ahead of the 2024 election are growing as he makes gaffes and repeats stories that have previously been debunked. Ahead of the release of O'Connor's memo, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said: Said Reporters on Wednesday said the president's doctor and neurologist determined he did not need cognitive testing. (Related article: McDonald's, missiles and marches: Biden's Thursday turns into the biggest gaffe in history)
Concerns about Biden's health and calls for cognitive testing have increased following the release of Special Counsel Robert Hur's report on the president's handling of classified documents. During an interview with Biden on Oct. 8 and 9, Hoar said the president forgot when his vice presidency began and ended, as well as the anniversary of the death of his late son Beau Biden. I pointed out that it seemed like there was. (Related: Biden World's 'MAGA Guy' Attack on Robert Hur Makes No Sense at All, Records Show)
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Americans also remain concerned about the president's suitability for office. According to a Feb. 6 NBC poll, about 76% of American voters are concerned about Biden's age and health as he seeks re-election. According to the same poll, 54% of Democratic supporters are concerned about Biden's suitability for president.
“Nothing has changed from last year,” Biden said Wednesday of the medical exam. “Everything is great.”
