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hlthe2b

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5. Except for the multiple conditions & exposures that can render a false positive for alcohol

Tue Sep 20, 2022, 07:24 PM

Sep 2022

Including, but not limited to ketones in poorly controlled diabetes (and occasionally in those on ketogenic diets), those with severe GERD and several asthma medications.

It has been well-established that the following medications and substances can cause false positives for BAC in breath testing:

Asthma medications. ...
Nyquil and OTC medications with alcohol. ...
Anbesol in Oral Gels. ...
Mouthwash and Breath Spray. ...
Fumes. ...
Gastroesophageal Acid Reflux. ...
Ketones.

In theory, yes a good idea, but practically, major problem unless technology improves beyond what is currently available.

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NTSB wants all new vehicles to check drivers for alcohol use [View all] Eugene Sep 2022 OP

Sounds like the insurance lobby at work. n/t Mr.Bill Sep 2022 #1

A good idea.... 3Hotdogs Sep 2022 #2

Not to mention drivers Shermann Sep 2022 #3

If its engineered so as the car won't start if high b.o.c. is sensed, 3Hotdogs Sep 2022 #4

I've heard it's common for someone with one of those devices PoindexterOglethorpe Sep 2022 #11

My neighbor has one KS Toronado Sep 2022 #15

That makes sense. PoindexterOglethorpe Sep 2022 #19

Except for the multiple conditions & exposures that can render a false positive for alcohol hlthe2b Sep 2022 #5

Wow. I didn't know so many things can trigger false reads. I use the SWBTATTReg Sep 2022 #9

...and pizza, if it's yeasty enough. nt BWdem4life Sep 2022 #17

Unnecessary expense questionseverything Sep 2022 #6

I know right? Shermann Sep 2022 #8

The most cost effective way to save lives, multigraincracker Sep 2022 #10

Lots of cars have the daylight headlights. PoindexterOglethorpe Sep 2022 #12

My old 2000 Chevy van has multigraincracker Sep 2022 #13

Many cars have had the daylight running lights PoindexterOglethorpe Sep 2022 #14

One East Coast state, I think Vermont multigraincracker Sep 2022 #18

I just checked, and Vermont PoindexterOglethorpe Sep 2022 #20

Needs to also check to see if under the influence of marijuana or other drugs MichMan Sep 2022 #7

Instead of a blood alcohol monitoring system KS Toronado Sep 2022 #16