Issues that can affect Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) and Evidentiary Breath Alcohol Testing
- Abscesses
- Allergies
- Asthma
- Antihistamine decongestant medications
- Bariatric (weight loss) surgery
- Blood loss from bleeding, broken bones, bruising etc.
- Breath sprays and asthma sprays
- Bronchitis
- Bronco spasm with chronic coughing
- Chronic back pain
- Cold (uri)
- Concussion
- Dental apparatus (bridges, braces, etc.), infections and other issues
- Depression
- Deprivation period
- Diabetes
- Dizziness (vertigo, Meniere’s disease)
- Dry mouth and salivary gland issues
- Emphysema (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD))
- Ear infections
- Elevated temperature
- Fever
- Flu (uri)
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Gingivitis
- Head injury
- Infections
- Injuries
- Insufficient documents for breath testing machine
- Medications
- Operator’s certificate missing or outdated
- Orthopedic conditions
- Otorhinolarynogologic (ear, nose, and throat (ENT)) issues
- Over the age of 60
- Overweight
- Peppermints
- Sinusitis (acute and chronic)
- Thyroid disease
- Upper respiratory tract infections (uri)
- Vasodilator (pale or flushed facial appearance)
- Vertigo (Meniere’s disease)
Contact Dr. Gooberman to find out how he can help with your case.