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Sleep Apnea Stories

Sleep Apnea Stories

By Emma Cooksey

Sleep Apnea Stories is a podcast featuring guests who are coping with sleep apnea and the medical experts who treat them. The goal of the podcast is to shatter stereotypes around sleep apnea. We also want to build a community of people coping with Sleep Apnea to provide inspiration and hope to listeners. Do you have Sleep Apnea? Would you be willing to share your story with our community? If so, I'd love to hear from you! Email: sleepapneastories@gmail.com
Photo credit: Kate Gardiner www.instagram.com/kategardiner
CPAP Mask credit: ResMed Airfit f30i www.resmed.com
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Sleep Apnea StoriesMar 30, 2022

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Mar 12, 202438:50
133 - Dr. Pam Sheets - Finding a Sleep Apnea Cure with EASE

133 - Dr. Pam Sheets - Finding a Sleep Apnea Cure with EASE

Emma is joined by Dr. Pam Sheets, a retired doctor who embarked upon a palate expansion called the 'EASE' procedure with Dr. Kasey Li. Pam was able to completely cure her sleep apnea following her procedure.


In this episode:


* Pam noticed that she was very tired a lot of the time and had nasal congestion.


* Stereotypes playing into Pam's thinking that she could not possibly have sleep apnea as a petite otherwise healthy woman.


* Orthodontic extractions and retractive braces and headgear Pam wore 24/7 for over a year as a teen.


* Pam describes reading James Nestor's book "Breath" and "Jaws" by Sandra Kahn on the link between jaw development and sleep-disordered breathing.


* Seeing an airway dentist and an orthodontist who specialized in airway issues.


* Pam describes having a sleep study showing she had sleep apnea and consulting doctors using telemedicine.


* Pam describes how her orthodontist recommended a surgical solution with an oral and maxillofacial surgeon.


* Starting CPAP treatment in the meantime while considering surgical options.


* Reasons Pam chose the EASE procedure with Dr. Kasey Li.


* Pam explains the EASE protocol in detail.


Dr. Kasey Li's website

Pam's surgeon discussed in this episode:

https://drkaseyli.org/ease/


Pam's orthodontist: Dr. Rebecca Bockow

https://www.inspiredortho.com

https://www.instagram.com/inspiredortho


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To learn more about upcoming Project Sleep events, visit: ⁠https://project-sleep.com/⁠


Order "The 6-Week CPAP Solution Workbook" by Emma Cooksey

I took everything I know about CPAP and solving CPAP problems and I put it all in a short, easily accessible workbook for new and struggling CPAP users.

Click here: ⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/1KUzY0O⁠⁠⁠ in the US or search your Amazon store for the title in your country.


Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes people with sleep apnea discussing their experiences with medical procedures and devices.  This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your medical professionals before starting or stopping any medication or treatment.

Mar 06, 202445:37
132 - Dr. Steven Park - 'Sleep, Interrupted'

132 - Dr. Steven Park - 'Sleep, Interrupted'

Emma is joined by Dr. Steven Park, author of "Sleep, Interrupted" and host of the 'Breathe Better, Sleep Better, Live Better' podcast.


In this episode:


* Dr. Park's personal experience with sleep-disordered breathing and how that informed his work.


* How improving nasal patency through nasal surgery can improve CPAP use.


* Dr. Park explains why he recommends people to stop eating in the 3 hours before bedtime.


* Mouth-taping and how it can help people with sleep apnea.


* Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome and the patients who don't meet the criteria for sleep apnea but have significant symptoms.


* The problems with the current healthcare system especially for pregnant women.


* The low number of patients who are still using CPAP after a year.


* Dr. Park shares about the book he is currently working on.


Connect with Dr. Park:


https://doctorstevenpark.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@doctorstevenpark


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To learn more about upcoming Project Sleep events, visit: https://project-sleep.com/


Order "The 6-Week CPAP Solution Workbook" by Emma Cooksey

I took everything I know about CPAP and solving CPAP problems and I put it all in a short, easily accessible workbook for new and struggling CPAP users.

Click here: ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/1KUzY0O⁠⁠ in the US or search your Amazon store for the title in your country.


Survey for Patients Affected by the Philips CPAP Recall:

⁠https://survey.ucalgary.ca/jfe/form/SV_5aQkIgvUSP0SHBk?Q_CHL=qr⁠

ResMed Product Research Panel

ResMed is currently looking to recruit patients diagnosed with Obesity Hypoventilation, COPD, Neuromuscular Diseases and who are being treated with NIV (regardless of the brand). Click this link to participate:

⁠⁠https://resmed1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3WSCJHxVKWu6sPc?Referer=Outreach1⁠⁠


Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes people with sleep apnea discussing their experiences with medical procedures and devices.  This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your medical professionals before starting or stopping any medication or treatment.

Feb 28, 202447:41
131 - Tom Wilson - The Philips CPAP Recall

131 - Tom Wilson - The Philips CPAP Recall

Emma is joined by Tom Wilson, the leader of a Facebook support group for patients affected by the Philips CPAP recall.


In this episode:


* Tom explains his journey to diagnosis with obstructive sleep apnea and how he came to hear about the Philips CPAP recall.


* Tom shares how patients can register their recalled devices and the current status of a class action lawsuit being brought by some affected patients.


* The process to obtain reimbursement from Philips for patients who bought a new machine because of the recall.


Philips CPAP Recall Support Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/496128858116281/

Patients can register their recalled devices here: 

https://www.philipssrcupdate.expertinquiry.com/?ulang=en

Patients who are eligible for compensation should click here:

https://www.respironicscpap-elsettlement.com/


PLEASE NOTE: since this discussion, a consent decree has been issued, here is Philips' statement on it:

https://www.philips.com/a-w/about/news/src-recall-explained


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Order "The 6-Week CPAP Solution Workbook" by Emma Cooksey

I took everything I know about CPAP and solving CPAP problems and I put it all in a short, easily accessible workbook for new and struggling CPAP users.

Click here: ⁠https://a.co/d/1KUzY0O⁠ in the US or search your Amazon store for the title in your country.


Survey for Patients Affected by the Philips CPAP Recall:

https://survey.ucalgary.ca/jfe/form/SV_5aQkIgvUSP0SHBk?Q_CHL=qr

ResMed Product Research Panel

ResMed is currently looking to recruit patients diagnosed with Obesity Hypoventilation, COPD, Neuromuscular Diseases and who are being treated with NIV (regardless of the brand). Click this link to participate:

⁠https://resmed1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3WSCJHxVKWu6sPc?Referer=Outreach1⁠


Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes people with sleep apnea discussing their experiences with medical procedures and devices.  This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your medical professionals before starting or stopping any medication or treatment.

Feb 21, 202438:44
130 - Dr. Karen Davidson - "Breathe Through Your Nose, Don't Pay Through It"

130 - Dr. Karen Davidson - "Breathe Through Your Nose, Don't Pay Through It"

Emma is joined by Dr. Karen Davidson, an expert on measuring nasal function and how that can help sleep apnea patients.


In this episode:


* Why nasal resistance matters for patients with sleep apnea.


* Rhino manometry and how it works to determine nasal resistance.


* Dr. Davidson identifies some of the reasons that rhino manometry hasn't been widely offered to sleep apnea patients in the US.


* Karen shares about her new book, "Breathe Through Your Nose, Don’t Pay Through It: The Impact the Healthcare Industry has on Nasal Function and How We Breathe".

Find it on amazon here: https://a.co/d/aKJvksr


Connect with Dr. Davidson:


https://www.instagram.com/_thenoseknows


https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-karen-parker-davidson-aprn-6682742b/


https://www.facthcg.com/


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Order "The 6-Week CPAP Solution Workbook" by Emma Cooksey

I took everything I know about CPAP and solving CPAP problems and I put it all in a short, easily accessible workbook for new and struggling CPAP users.

Click here: https://a.co/d/1KUzY0O in the US or search your Amazon store for the title in your country.


ResMed Product Research Panel

ResMed is currently looking to recruit patients diagnosed with Obesity Hypoventilation, COPD, Neuromuscular Diseases and who are being treated with NIV (regardless of the brand). Click this link to participate:

https://resmed1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3WSCJHxVKWu6sPc?Referer=Outreach1


Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes people with sleep apnea discussing their experiences with medical procedures and devices.  This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your medical professionals before starting or stopping any medication or treatment.

Feb 14, 202455:28
Emma at the 2024 North American Dental Sleep Medicine Symposium

Emma at the 2024 North American Dental Sleep Medicine Symposium

Emma took a trip out of her podcast recording closet and interviewed some people in person at the NADSM Symposium in Clearwater, FL. In this episode:


* Hear from oral appliance manufacturers Airway Management and Somnomed about their latest innovations.


* The ‘Sleep Noodle’ and how it helps with positional OSA.

* How to find a well-trained dentist in your area on the new patient-facing AADSM website.


https://dentalsleep.org/

https://somnomed.com/en/

https://tapintosleep.com/

https://sleepnoodle.com/

https://www.dentalsleepsolutions.com/


Feb 09, 202420:54
129 - Dr. Ben Cable - A Pediatric ENT Shares Advice for Parents

129 - Dr. Ben Cable - A Pediatric ENT Shares Advice for Parents

Emma is joined by Dr. Ben Cable, an ENT surgeon who treats kids with sleep-disordered breathing and sleep apnea.


In this episode:


* Where parents should go if they suspect their child has sleep-disordered breathing.


* When to pursue a sleep study and when it's not as necessary.


* Dr. Cable speaks about rapid palate expansion in kids.


* The need to have referral links with other providers because sleep apnea often requires a collaborative approach.


* Mouth breathing, allergies, deviated septums, turbinates and "adenoid face".


Connect with Dr. Cable:


www.benjamincablemd.com 

www.ENTTX.com


The article mentioned by Emma: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35390750/


The article mentioned by Dr. Cable:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16585288/


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Order "The 6-Week CPAP Solution Workbook" by Emma Cooksey

I took everything I know about CPAP and solving CPAP problems and I put it all in a short, easily accessible workbook for new and struggling CPAP users.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in the US or search your Amazon store for the title in your country.


Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes people with sleep apnea discussing their experiences with medical procedures and devices.  This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your medical professionals before starting or stopping any medication or treatment.

Feb 07, 202448:53
128 - Rachel Nesmith - Living with Narcolepsy Type 1 and Sleep Apnea

128 - Rachel Nesmith - Living with Narcolepsy Type 1 and Sleep Apnea

Emma is joined by Rachel Nesmith, a patient advocate with narcolepsy type 1 (narcolepsy with cataplexy) and sleep apnea.


In this episode:


* Rachel shares her journey to diagnosis with narcolepsy type 1.


* The importance of advocating for yourself in healthcare settings.


* Rachel describes finding sleep specialist Dr. Anne Marie Morse D.O. and being so grateful to find a provider who was so patient-centered in her approach.


* Rachel talks about completing the Project Sleep "Rising Voices" speaker training program.


Connect with Rachel:

https://www.instagram.com/thenapcave

https://www.facebook.com/SleepyAmerican/

https://www.youtube.com/@SleepyAmerican


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Order "The 6-Week CPAP Solution Workbook" by Emma Cooksey

I took everything I know about CPAP and solving CPAP problems and I put it all in a short, easily accessible workbook for new and struggling CPAP users.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in the US or search your Amazon store for the title in your country.


Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes people with sleep apnea discussing their experiences with medical procedures and devices.  This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your medical professionals before starting or stopping any medication or treatment.

Jan 31, 202427:14
127 - Dr. Audrey Wells - 'Super Sleep MD'

127 - Dr. Audrey Wells - 'Super Sleep MD'

Emma is joined by Dr. Audrey Wells, the sleep specialist behind "Super Sleep MD".


In this episode:


* Dr. Wells shares her background working as a sleep medicine physician and how she struggled with the system not allowing enough time to spend with each patient.


* The courses, group coaching and Facebook group Audrey is now offering patients.


* Dr. Wells describes the "Sleep Deep Summit" she is hosting on the "Dr Talks" platform.


Connect with Dr. Wells:


www.SuperSleepMD.com

https://www.supersleepmd.com/osa-contributors

https://summits.drtalks.com/sleep-apnea-summit/


https://www.facebook.com/groups/sleepapneawithawellsmd


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Order "The 6-Week CPAP Solution Workbook" by Emma Cooksey

I took everything I know about CPAP and solving CPAP problems and I put it all in a short, easily accessible workbook for new and struggling CPAP users.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in the US or search your Amazon store for the title in your country.


Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes people with sleep apnea discussing their experiences with medical procedures and devices.  This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your medical professionals before starting or stopping any medication or treatment.

Jan 24, 202433:60
126 - Kath Hope - Part Two - Starting "Hope2Sleep"

126 - Kath Hope - Part Two - Starting "Hope2Sleep"

Emma is joined by Kath Hope, founder and CEO at "Hope2Sleep", a wonderful charity in the UK.


In this episode:


* Kath describes first trying to get used to her new CPAP mask.


* Ordering comfort products like CPAP mask strap covers from suppliers in the US.


* Working with the local sleep clinic to provide CPAP comfort products to local CPAP users and providing connection and support.


* Research being conducted on 'Zeus' as a future sleep apnea treatment. Offering patients the 'nightshift' for positional therapy and eXciteOSA.


* Emma and Kath share quite different experiences of adding mandibular advancement devices to their CPAPs.


Connect with Kath Hope:


⁠www.hope2sleep.co.uk⁠


Hope2Sleep Facebook Group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/hope2sleepcharity/⁠


Connect with Emma:

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Order "The 6-Week CPAP Solution Workbook" by Emma Cooksey

I took everything I know about CPAP and solving CPAP problems and I put it all in a short, easily accessible workbook for new and struggling CPAP users.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in the US or search your Amazon store for the title in your country.


Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes people with sleep apnea discussing their experiences with medical procedures and devices.  This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your medical professionals before starting or stopping any medication or treatment.

Jan 17, 202438:38
125 - Kath Hope - Part One - Journey to Diagnosis with OSA

125 - Kath Hope - Part One - Journey to Diagnosis with OSA

Emma is joined by Kath Hope, founder and CEO of the UK charity 'Hope2Sleep'.


Watch this conversation on YouTube now at https://youtu.be/XLcjlhywHnA


In this episode:


* Kath shares her journey to diagnosis with obstructive sleep apnea.


* Getting glandular fever and panic attacks/anxiety which led to helpful weekly counseling.


* Kath describes how difficult her pregnancies were with undiagnosed sleep apnea.


* Having a sleep study even though Kath didn't think she could have sleep apnea.


* Being surprised at the diagnosis of severe sleep apnea.


* Kath on the loss of her mother and in hindsight identifying sleep apnea symptoms her mother had before she died.


Tune in next week for Part 2 of our conversation!


Connect with Kath Hope:


www.hope2sleep.co.uk


Hope2Sleep Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hope2sleepcharity/


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I took everything I know about CPAP and solving CPAP problems and I put it all in a short, easily accessible workbook for new and struggling CPAP users.

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Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes people with sleep apnea discussing their experiences with medical procedures and devices.  This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your medical professionals before starting or stopping any medication or treatment.

Jan 10, 202438:17
124 - Dr. Shane Pahlavan - An ENT Surgeon on the Inspire Implant

124 - Dr. Shane Pahlavan - An ENT Surgeon on the Inspire Implant

Emma is joined by Dr. Shane Pahlavan, an ENT surgeon in Dallas, Texas.


In this episode:


* Dr. Pahlavan talks about his work as an ENT surgeon and how he started offering hypoglossal nerve surgery for sleep apnea patients.


* Shane explains that the Inspire implant is not for every patient and shares some of the criteria.


* Emma asks Dr. Pahlavan to explain the procedure in detail for patients listening who might be considering it.


Connect with Dr. Pahlavan:


Instagram: www.instagram.com/entandallergycentersoftexas


www.enttx.com


Inspire's website: www.inspiresleep.com


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Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes people with sleep apnea discussing their experiences with medical procedures and devices.  This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your medical professionals before starting or stopping any medication or treatment.

Jan 03, 202444:37
123 - Emma Cooksey - Winter Break Wrap Up

123 - Emma Cooksey - Winter Break Wrap Up

Emma shares with listeners that she is taking a winter break before introducing new episodes in January 2024.


Emma's podcast suggestions:


"Sleep is a Skill"

https://www.sleepisaskill.com/podcasts


"Sleep Tech Talk"

https://www.sleeptechtalk.com/


"Sleep Talking with Dr. Shelby"

https://sleepopolis.com/podcast/


"Breathe Better, Sleep Better, Live Better"

https://doctorstevenpark.com/category/podcast-2


"I Spy with My Myo Eye"

https://www.ctorofacialmyology.com/podcast


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*NEW* - Order "The 6-Week CPAP Solution Workbook" by Emma Cooksey now!

I took everything I know about CPAP and solving CPAP problems and I put it all in a short, easily accessible workbook for new and struggling CPAP users.

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Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes people with sleep apnea discussing their experiences with medical procedures and devices.  This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your medical professionals before starting or stopping any medication or treatment.


Nov 08, 202311:49
122 - Dr. Meredith Broderick - Rethinking Sleep Medicine for a Better Patient Experience

122 - Dr. Meredith Broderick - Rethinking Sleep Medicine for a Better Patient Experience

Emma is joined by Dr. Meredith Broderick, a triple board-certified doctor specializing in neurology, sleep medicine and behavioral sleep medicine.


In this episode:


* Dr. Broderick's childhood as a Korean/American adoptee and finding her sleep very different from her parents'.


* Meredith shares about her training in Neurology and then completing a fellowship in sleep medicine at Stanford.


* Experiencing the work of orthodontists, dentists, psychologists and surgeons as part of the fellowship.


* Dr. Broderick explains having a sleep study using esophageal manometry to diagnose her upper airway resistance syndrome.


* Meredith talks about having a tonsillectomy and starting CPAP.


* The traditional model of care in sleep medicine and how Dr. Broderick has been able to reimagine the patient experience in her practice.


* A little bit on kids and some of the options available to parents.


* Dr. Broderick on developing her "Sound Sleep Skin" skincare products developed with CPAP users in mind.


The paper referred to during this discussion: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35390750/


Connect with Dr. Broderick:


https://soundsleepguru.com/

https://www.instagram.com/sleepdoctormer


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*NEW* - Order "The 6-Week CPAP Solution Workbook" by Emma Cooksey now!

I took everything I know about CPAP and solving CPAP problems and I put it all in a short, easily accessible workbook for new and struggling CPAP users.

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Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes people with sleep apnea discussing their experiences with medical procedures and devices.  This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your medical professionals before starting or stopping any medication or treatment.

Nov 01, 202351:45
121 - Dr. Steve Carstensen - A Deep Dive on Oral Appliance Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

121 - Dr. Steve Carstensen - A Deep Dive on Oral Appliance Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Emma is joined by Dr. Steve Carstensen, a dentist and dental sleep medicine educator/trailblazer.


In this episode:


  • Steve talks about how he first discovered oral appliance therapy and got interested in the field of sleep-disordered breathing.
  • The type of patients Steve has seen do really well with oral appliance therapy in his practice.
  • Emma asks Steve whether there is a place for an interim, non-custom appliance such as over-the-counter 'boil and bite' devices or the myTAP from Airway Management.
  • How to find a well-trained dentist to make a custom oral appliance.
  • Steve talks about the work he is doing to identify kids with airway issues so they can receive treatment earlier to prevent health problems like sleep apnea later in life.
  • Steve's Dental Sleep Practice magazine and how it can help dentists get involved with dental sleep medicine training.


Connect with Steve:


https://www.premiersleepassociates.com/

https://www.instagram.com/stevecarstensendds/

https://www.facebook.com/premiersleepassociates

https://dentalsleeppractice.com/


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*NEW* - Order "The 6-Week CPAP Solution Workbook" by Emma Cooksey now!

I took everything I know about CPAP and solving CPAP problems and I put it all in a short, easily accessible workbook for new and struggling CPAP users.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in the US or search your Amazon store for the title in your country.


Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes people with sleep apnea discussing their experiences with medical procedures and devices.  This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your medical professionals before starting or stopping any medication or treatment.

Oct 25, 202352:48
120 - Bob File - Former MLB Player with OSA on Optimizing CPAP Settings

120 - Bob File - Former MLB Player with OSA on Optimizing CPAP Settings

Emma is joined by Bob File, a former MLB player recently diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea.


In this episode:


* Bob's career in major league baseball playing for the Toronto Blue Jays.


* His childhood and history of allergies, asthma and disrupted sleep.


* Bob's interest in fitness and performance and noticing he struggled to run long distances.


* Working with Pulmonologists and hearing about sleep testing but rejecting the idea of spending the night in a sleep lab.


* Bob's doctor noticing elevated red blood count levels and suggesting a sleep test to rule out sleep apnea.


* The combination of teeth grinding, night sweats and daytime sleepiness prompted Bob to do a home sleep test.


* Starting CPAP and really struggling the first few weeks. Bob on working with Jason Sazama of AXG Diagnostics to help refine his CPAP settings.


* Bob on combining a mouthguard with CPAP and Emma on combining her oral appliance and CPAP together.


Connect with Bob:


LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobfile/


X(Twitter)

https://twitter.com/BobFile


Connect with Jason Sazama

Sleep tech and host of the "Lanky Lefty 27" YouTube channel

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg_Rj5qrxlCo4OX6MMq08gQ

https://axgsleepdiagnostics.com/

Emma's Sleep Apnea Stories podcast episode with Jason Sazama

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/52-jason-sazama-cpap-with-a-sleep-tech/id1523358819?i=1000553425660


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*NEW* - Order "The 6-Week CPAP Solution Workbook" by Emma Cooksey now!

I took everything I know about CPAP and solving CPAP problems and I put it all in a short, easily accessible workbook for new and struggling CPAP users.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in the US or search your Amazon store for the title in your country.


US and Canadian patients affected by the Philips CPAP recall. Please complete this survey:

⁠⁠⁠⁠https://survey.ucalgary.ca/jfe/form/SV_cM7jj2mP2RapabY⁠⁠⁠⁠


Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes people with sleep apnea discussing their experiences of medical procedures and devices.  This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your medical professionals before starting or stopping any medication or treatment.

Oct 18, 202357:54
119 - Dr. Sahil Chopra - 'Empower Sleep' - Changing Sleep Medicine for Patients

119 - Dr. Sahil Chopra - 'Empower Sleep' - Changing Sleep Medicine for Patients

Emma is joined by Dr. Sahil Chopra, co-founder and CEO at Empower Sleep, a virtual care platform allowing people to get personalized sleep care in the comfort of their homes.


In this episode:


* Emma's experience trying out the Empower Sleep platform.


* Dr. Chopra's background from medical training in India to continuing his training in California and completing a fellowship at Harvard.


* Sahil's discovery of sleep as a specialty and experiencing how broken the medical system was for patients.


* Starting 'Empower Sleep' to change the patient experience.


* Sleep Apnea as a chronic illness that needs remote patient management over the long term.


* Dr. Chopra seeing patients with well-controlled sleep apnea but poor sleep quality.


* How Dr. Chopra approaches complex cases to improve patients' sleep.


* Looking at data from a Sleep Image ring over time to allow patients and their doctor to see what works and what doesn't with their sleep.


* The importance of using FDA-approved medical-grade sleep diagnostic tools.


* How patients pay for care under the Empower Sleep model.


* Dr. Chopra's experience looking at more complicated cases and how they try different options and monitor the outcomes.

Connect with Dr. Chopra:

https://www.empowersleep.com/

https://www.instagram.com/empowersleep/

Information Dr. Chopra mentioned on nonvented mask / diamox in treatment for CSA:

⁠https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3014237/⁠⁠

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3998090/

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I took everything I know about CPAP and solving CPAP problems and I put it all in a short, easily accessible workbook for new and struggling CPAP users.

⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠ in the US or search your Amazon store for the title in your country.


US and Canadian patients affected by the Philips CPAP recall. Please complete this survey:

⁠⁠⁠https://survey.ucalgary.ca/jfe/form/SV_cM7jj2mP2RapabY⁠⁠⁠


Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes people with sleep apnea discussing their experiences of medical procedures and devices.  This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your medical professionals before starting or stopping any medication or treatment.

Oct 11, 202350:25
118 - Dr Chris Allen - Instagram's "Sleep Doctor Chris" on His Own Journey with OSA

118 - Dr Chris Allen - Instagram's "Sleep Doctor Chris" on His Own Journey with OSA

Emma is joined by "Sleep Doctor Chris" from Instagram, AKA Dr. Chris Allen, a Pediatric Neurologist and Sleep Specialist.


In this episode:


* Becoming a sleep influencer on social media to help raise awareness about sleep issues.


* Chris shares his own journey with OSA and how it helps him to relate to the experiences his OSA patients have.


* Attending a conference and leaving CPAP behind and realizing how much worse he felt without CPAP therapy.


* Discovering the University of Chicago sleep clinic for pediatrics and then completing a fellowship at the University of Michigan.


* Normalizing the need to attend regular CPAP checkups as sleep apnea changes over time and the pressures needed can change.


* Dr. Allen on the range of options available to treat obstructive sleep apnea.


* Misunderstandings between minimum usage requirements vs. using the CPAP every time you sleep.


* The importance of representation as a black doctor with OSA.


Connect with Chris:


www.instagram.com/sleepdrchris


Connect with Chris's wife:


https://www.instagram.com/wiseweightmanagement


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*NEW* - Order "The 6-Week CPAP Solution Workbook" by Emma Cooksey now!

I took everything I know about CPAP and solving CPAP problems and I put it all in a short, easily accessible workbook for new and struggling CPAP users.

⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠ in the US or search your Amazon store for the title in your country. Librarians and bookstore owners, the workbook is also available to order on Ingram Sparks now and it comes out on that platform on 1st October 2023.


US and Canadian patients affected by the Philips CPAP recall. Please complete this survey:

⁠⁠https://survey.ucalgary.ca/jfe/form/SV_cM7jj2mP2RapabY⁠⁠


Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes people with sleep apnea discussing their experiences of medical procedures and devices.  This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your medical professionals before starting or stopping any medication or treatment.

Oct 04, 202345:37
117 - Lindsay Scola - Narcolepsy and UARS - "Is YOUR Tired Different?"

117 - Lindsay Scola - Narcolepsy and UARS - "Is YOUR Tired Different?"

Emma is joined by Lindsay Scola who speaks about her journey to diagnosis with Narcolepsy and Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome.


In this episode:


* Lindsay shares about her childhood and moving into politics after college.


* Working on the Obama campaign and for President Obama in the White House.


* Moving to LA to work in the entertainment industry.


* How sleepiness symptoms showed up in Lindsay's life and how difficult it is to spot a sleep disorder when everyone is talking about being tired in work settings.


* Getting a diagnosis with narcolepsy and how different symptoms felt to Lindsay compared with media portrayals of that sleep disorder.


* Testing negative for sleep apnea in home sleep tests and during an in-lab polysomnogram.


* Eventually receiving a diagnosis of UARS (upper airway resistance syndrome).


* Finding a dental sleep medicine provider because she was married to her sleep doctor.


* Lindsay's experience of dealing with the stimulants shortage.


Connect with Lindsay:


https://www.instagram.com/lindsay.scola


https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-scola-a75b431/


Connect with Emma:

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Email Emma at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sleepapneastories@gmail.com⁠⁠

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*NEW* - Order "The 6-Week CPAP Solution Workbook" by Emma Cooksey now!

I took everything I know about CPAP and solving CPAP problems and I put it all in a short, easily accessible workbook for new and struggling CPAP users.

⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠ in the US or search your Amazon store for the title in your country. Librarians and bookstore owners, the workbook is also available to order on Ingram Sparks now and it comes out on that platform on 1st October 2023.


Emma speaking at the virtual PCOS CON event: https://www.pcoscon.org/


Emma speaking at the Carolina Sleep Society: click here


US and Canadian patients affected by the Philips CPAP recall. Please complete this survey:

⁠https://survey.ucalgary.ca/jfe/form/SV_cM7jj2mP2RapabY⁠


Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes people with sleep apnea discussing their experiences of medical procedures and devices.  This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your medical professionals before starting or stopping any medication or treatment.

Sep 27, 202352:14
116 - Olivier Lauzeral - The iNAP Device for OSA

116 - Olivier Lauzeral - The iNAP Device for OSA

Emma is joined by Olivier Lauzeral, General Manager at Somnics Health, the maker of iNAP Sleep therapy for OSA treatment.


In this episode:


* Olivier describes his background and how he became interested in solutions for sleep apnea.


* The iNAP device and how it works to treat OSA by using negative pressure to open the airway.


* How to try the iNAP device through their website if your doctor does not offer it.


* Cleaning of the iNAP and how often to replace parts.


* The FDA approval of the device and a recent change allowing doctors to titrate the iNAP to patients of all severity levels of OSA.

Connect with Olivier:


https://www.inapsleep.online/


https://support.inapsleep.online/hc/en-us


https://www.facebook.com/inapsleep.online


https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivierlauzeral/ 

Connect with Emma:

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Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes people with sleep apnea discussing their experiences of medical procedures and devices.  This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your medical professionals before starting or stopping any medication or treatment.

Sep 20, 202339:04
115 - Emma at the Collaboration Cures Conference 2023

115 - Emma at the Collaboration Cures Conference 2023

Emma interviews some attendees and exhibitors at the AAPMD's Collaboration Cures 2023 conference. In this episode: * Justin from ResMed gives an update on the resolution of the data issues affecting Airsense 11 users.

* Future podcast guest, Dr. Steve Carstensen, explains some work he's been doing with the American Dental Association to help dentists spot airway problems early in kids.

* Remastered Sleep on their new kids' version of their myo nozzle encouraging tongue exercises while drinking water.

* Dr. Pat McBride of the AAPMD explains the reasons for organizing the Collaboration Cures conference.

* SpotPal - Emma discovers a new device to encourage correct tongue placement for kids and adults.

* Dr. Victor Avis and Sydney Avis share an update on their ⁠Airway Revolution Foundation⁠

* Emma has a chat about the Myo Munchee which encourages correct chewing for kids and adults.

* Emma's Myofunctional Therapist, Kaitlyn Shrum of Southern Speech and Myo shares an update on her own latest sleep study. Find out more about the AAPMD here and their Foundation for Airway Health here. Connect with Emma:

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Sep 13, 202332:56
114 - Dr. Michael Grandner - Could YOU Have Insomnia AND Sleep Apnea?

114 - Dr. Michael Grandner - Could YOU Have Insomnia AND Sleep Apnea?

Emma is joined by Dr. Michael Grandner, a clinical psychologist and sleep researcher from the University of Arizona. Together they discuss: * Some of the real-world sleep issues Dr. Grandner is addressing in his current research.

* How people with a sleep apnea diagnosis can spot signs that they might be dealing with chronic insomnia too.

* Treatment options for insomnia, including medications and CBT-i, and what the data says about the efficacy of different treatment options.

* The role of sleep coaching and the new "Sleep Reset" app Dr. Grandner was involved in developing. https://www.thesleepreset.com/

* Michael explains the retreat he is involved with at Canyon Ranch and how home sleep apnea testing is part of that experience. Connect with Dr. Grandner: https://www.michaelgrandner.com/

Book recommendations: Quiet Your Mind and Get to Sleep: Solutions to Insomnia for Those with Depression, Anxiety, or Chronic Pain https://a.co/d/77CezDt End the Insomnia Struggle: A Step-by-Step Guide to Help You Get to Sleep and Stay Asleep https://a.co/d/6nhlX6B The Insomnia Workbook: A Comprehensive Guide to Getting the Sleep You Need https://a.co/d/2CUMPUv Find a CBT-i Specialist: https://behavioralsleep.org/ https://cbti.directory/ Connect with Emma:

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Sep 06, 202301:07:31
113 - Dr. Scott Saunders - A Patient Journey with the Inspire Implant

113 - Dr. Scott Saunders - A Patient Journey with the Inspire Implant

Emma is joined by Dr. Scott Saunders D.D.S., a dentist and obstructive sleep apnea patient.


In this episode:


* Sleep issues that began in childhood and were exacerbated by the development of obstructive sleep apnea.

* Seeing a psychiatrist who ordered the sleep study that led to a diagnosis of severe obstructive sleep apnea.

* Cognitive behavior therapy and how it didn't work well for Scott.

* CPAP and how difficult Scott found it to sleep with that therapy.

* Getting an oral appliance and finding it failed to effectively treat Dr. Saunders' severe sleep apnea.

* Having a CBCT scan to show the airway and Dr. Bill Hang's evaluation and recommendation of MMA surgery.

* The year Dr. Saunders spent to get his Inspire Implant approved by medical insurance.

* Scott explains his hypoglossal nerve stimulator surgery and turning on the Inspire Implant.

* Coping with anxiety using tapping solution recordings and binaural beats.


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Inspire videos https://www.healthymouthmedia.com/inspire Link to "Say Aah the Cavity in Health Care Reform"  Sign up to watch Say Ahh

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Aug 30, 202301:01:41
112 - Dr. Kevin Coppelson - The M.I.N.D. Technique and MMA Surgery

112 - Dr. Kevin Coppelson - The M.I.N.D. Technique and MMA Surgery

Emma is joined by Dr. Kevin Coppelson, an oral and maxillo-facial surgeon at the Breathe Institute in Los Angeles, CA.


In this episode:


* Dr. Coppelson explains how narrow nasal cavities can lead to mouth breathing, nasal obstruction, and sleep problems.

* Not having enough space for the tongue to rest at the roof of the mouth and why that causes problems breathing at night.

* Nasal resistance and how that leads to collapsing of the airway.

* Dr. Coppelson explains all the existing techniques for palate expansion including SARPE, DOME, and EASE.

* The M.I.N.D. (Minimally Invasive NasoMaxillary Distraction) technique Dr. Coppelson has developed and the benefits he sees for patients.

* Dr. Zaghi's M.I.N.D. procedure and how it felt to perform surgery on a colleague and friend.

* CBCT scans and the paper Dr. Coppelson and Dr. Zaghi wrote, read it here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36841260/

* Dr. Coppelson's definition of success as a cure for his patients rather than the lesser standard of the 'Sher' criteria commonly used to assess the success of surgical procedures treating sleep apnea.

* MMA surgery and how Dr. Coppelson is getting great results with strong 3D-printed titanium plates.


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https://www.drcoppelson.com/

https://www.instagram.com/drcoppelson/

https://www.facebook.com/drcoppelson

https://www.youtube.com/@kevincoppelsonmddds6718

https://youtu.be/jr3GMub3afc (Webinar)


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Aug 23, 202301:09:41
111 - Dr. Ana Luisa Vieira - Women with OSA and Central Sleep Apnea Causes & Treatment Options

111 - Dr. Ana Luisa Vieira - Women with OSA and Central Sleep Apnea Causes & Treatment Options

Emma is joined by Dr. Ana Luisa Vieira, a Respiratory and Sleep Medicine Physician practicing at Hospital de Braga in Portugal.


In this episode:

* Dr. Vieira explains gender differences and unique aspects of obstructive sleep apnea in women.

* She covers prevalence, symptoms, diagnosis, health consequences, and treatment.

* Sleep apnea medical care in Portugal.

* Central sleep apnea - the difference in classification from ICSD and ERJ TF from 2017, different types of CSA and respective treatments.

* Dr. Vieira explains central sleep apnea related to heart failure and explores findings regarding the safety of ASV.

* Treatment-emergent CSA and the importance of adequate classification, diagnosis, and interpretation.


Connect with Dr. Vieira

www.instagram.com/analuisapvieira https://www.facebook.com/AnaLuisaPVieira https://www.linkedin.com/in/analuisapvieira/

Some biblio references discussed in this episode:

ICSD https://learn.aasm.org/Listing/a1341000002XmRvAAK. ERJ TF/Statement 2017 by Prof Winfried RanderathRanderath W, Verbraecken J, Andreas S, Arzt M, Bloch KE, Brack T, Buyse B, De Backer W, Eckert DJ, Grote L, Hagmeyer L, Hedner J, Jennum P, La Rovere MT, Miltz C, McNicholas WT, Montserrat J, Naughton M, Pepin JL, Pevernagie D, Sanner B, Testelmans D, Tonia T, Vrijsen B, Wijkstra P, Levy P. Definition, discrimination, diagnosis and treatment of central breathing disturbances during sleep. Eur Respir J. 2017 Jan 18;49(1):1600959. doi: 10.1183/13993003.00959-2016. PMID: 27920092.


https://erj.ersjournals.com/cgi/pmidlookup?view=long&pmid=27920092About aSV. SERVE-HF Trial. Advent-HF Trial. FACE TrialTamisier R, Damy T, Bailly S, Davy JM, Verbraecken J, Lavergne F, Palot A, Goutorbe F, d'Ortho MP, Pépin JL; FACE study investigators. Adaptive servo ventilation for sleep apnoea in heart failure: the FACE study 3-month data. Thorax. 2022 Feb;77(2):178-185. doi: 10.1136/thoraxjnl-2021-217205. Epub 2021 Jul 6. PMID: 34230094; PMCID: PMC8762030.


https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8762030/About the term complex sleep apnea / TECSA . Javaheri S; Smith J; Chung E. The prevalence and natural history of complex sleep apnea. J Clin Sleep Med 2009;5(3):205-211https://doi.org/10.5664/jcsm.27486


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Aug 16, 202301:01:58
110 - Doug Toombs - Improved Sleep Apnea with a Vivos DNA Appliance

110 - Doug Toombs - Improved Sleep Apnea with a Vivos DNA Appliance

Emma is joined by Doug Toombs, a patient who has seen a significant improvement in his sleep apnea from using a Vivos DNA appliance.


In this episode:

* Doug explains how he ignored sleep apnea symptoms in his 20's.

* The PAC (premature atrial contraction) symptoms that got his attention and a referral to a cardiologist.

* Diagnosis with severe obstructive sleep apnea and a rocky time starting CPAP therapy.

* Doug beginning to research options outside of CPAP, including MMA surgery, MSE, and removable palate expanders.

* The feeling of being in the "Wild West" with experimental dentistry without enough data to draw solid conclusions.

* Doug's decision to start treatment with a DNA appliance from Vivos.

* Emma and Doug talk about all things "surgical success" rates, including the SHER criteria and cure rates.

* Doug shares his sleep study results showing a significant drop in his AHI since starting palate expansion and describes how much better he is feeling.


Mentioned in this episode:

Vivos DNA, 220 patients - overall 49% AHI reduction, 25% "clinical cure" rate: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1389945722010747?ref=pdf_download&fr=RR-2&rr=7f16c4980d569c18 Vivos DNA, 87 patients - overall 46% AHI reduction, 28% "clinical cure" rate (subcategorization 43% for mild, 22% for moderate, 5% for severe): https://www.mdpi.com/1873-149X/30/2/17 MSE, 17 treated patients (+10 controls), 3 patient results discarded for failure to expand properly - overall 65% AHI reduction, ~29-36% "clinical cure" rate: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40510-021-00397-x/tables/4 EASE, 33 patients - overall 68% AHI reduction, no published "clinical cure" rate: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1389945718303915?via%3Dihub MMA, 518 patients - 38.5% "clinical cure" rate: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26606321/ MMA, 627 patients - 43.2% "clinical cure" rate: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20189852/ Wisconsin Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2542952/


Vivos Therapeutics Support Group (DNA/mRNA) on Facebook can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/276071844224


Dr. Vik Veer's video on surgical success: https://youtu.be/aJ_SelpUu6Q


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Aug 09, 202301:13:27
109 - Dr. Monique May - Nutrition and Sleep Apnea with the ‘Physician in the Kitchen’

109 - Dr. Monique May - Nutrition and Sleep Apnea with the ‘Physician in the Kitchen’

Emma is joined by Dr. Monique May, a doctor and vegan chef.


In this episode:

* Dr. May describes her background in medicine and her lack of training in nutrition.

* The personal reasons Dr. May changed her own eating habits and decided to train as a vegan chef.

* The importance of sleep when it comes to metabolic health.

* Grehlin and Leptin and how fragmented sleep disrupts these important hormones.

* First steps Dr. May recommends for anyone listening who wants to improve their nutrition and health.


Connect with Dr. May:

https://www.physicianinthekitchen.net/

https://drmoniquemay.com/



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Emma's article for aeroflow sleep: https://shop.aeroflowsleep.com/blog/4-ways-to-become-your-own-sleep-apnea-advocate-by-a-patient-like-you


German listeners, go follow www.instagram.com/schlafapnoe_kaempfer and visit https://ich-schnarche.de/


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Aug 02, 202337:43
108 - Anders Olmanson - REMplenish Myo Nozzle - Reducing Snoring while Drinking Water

108 - Anders Olmanson - REMplenish Myo Nozzle - Reducing Snoring while Drinking Water

Emma is joined by Anders Olmanson to talk about the REMplenish Myo Nozzle.


In this episode:


* Anders talks about research his team did to understand the problems surrounding sleep apnea diagnosis and treatment.

* Research on myofunctional therapy/oropharyngeal exercises and how they were shown to decrease AHI significantly.

* Brainstorming ideas around a gadget or device which could encourage people to more easily do myofunctional therapy exercises.

* How the "Myo Nozzle" idea came and the multiple iterations that happened to develop the final product.

* Anders describes receiving an NIH grant to carry out a clinical study to research the Myo Nozzle.

* Recruiting participants for the study at Mayo Clinic Rochester, Minnesota.


Connect with Anders:

https://www.facebook.com/remasteredsleep

https://www.instagram.com/remasteredsleep

https://remasteredsleep.com/


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Jul 26, 202344:56
107 - Dr. Shereen Lim - "Breathe, Sleep, Thrive"

107 - Dr. Shereen Lim - "Breathe, Sleep, Thrive"

Emma is joined by Dr. Shereen Lim, author of the book "Breathe, Sleep, Thrive".


In this episode:


* Dr. Lim explains how to encourage optimum jaw growth in babies and young children.

* The important role lactation consultants can play in spotting tongue-ties and or breastfeeding issues.

* Tongue placement and the importance of nasal breathing.

* Sucking habits and how these can often be a compensation for poor tongue function.

* What to ask a dentist to check they are specifically trained in airway growth and development.

* Teeth grinding as a red flag for how a child is breathing.

* Early intervention orthodontics.

* Adult treatments, including the DOME procedure.


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https://linktr.ee/drshereenlim


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Jul 19, 202337:34
106 - Sharon Forstner - Living with Sleep Apnea, Narcolepsy with Cataplexy and Insomnia

106 - Sharon Forstner - Living with Sleep Apnea, Narcolepsy with Cataplexy and Insomnia

Emma is joined by Sharon Forstner, a patient advocate living with multiple sleep disorders who went undiagnosed for far too long.


In this episode:


* Sharon describes how her symptoms began and how she knew nothing about sleep disorders.

* Working night shifts as a nurse and assuming that sleep problems were explained by that schedule.

* Coping with having 2 kids and a deployed husband and symptoms of multiple undiagnosed sleep disorders.

* Sharon describes seeing a neurologist and sleep specialist who missed her symptoms and referred her for mental health treatment.

* Finally getting a diagnosis and the mixture of feelings Sharon felt.

* The unique issues of CPAP compliance for people with insomnia and narcolepsy with cataplexy.

* The need to set boundaries with extended family who don't necessarily understand sleep disorders.

Connect with Sharon:

www.instagram.com/sharon_elesia

www.instagram.com/sleephealth_rn

Email: sharonforstner@gmail.com

Connect with Emma:

Get on the email list ⁠here⁠

Follow the podcast on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @sleepapneastories⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Email Emma at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sleepapneastories@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes people with sleep apnea discussing their experiences of medical procedures and devices.  This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your medical professionals before starting or stopping any medication or treatment.

Jul 12, 202301:00:38
105 - Dr. Sarah Silverman - Behavioral Sleep Medicine to Help Adjustment to CPAP Therapy

105 - Dr. Sarah Silverman - Behavioral Sleep Medicine to Help Adjustment to CPAP Therapy

Emma is joined by Dr. Sarah Silverman Psy.D., a behavioral sleep medicine specialist.


In this episode:

* Dr. Silverman explains how behavioral sleep medicine can help with insomnia but also other sleep disorders.

* The shortage of behavioral sleep medicine experts and how to find them.

* What CBT-i (Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Insomnia) involves.

* How Dr. Silverman works with CPAP patients to help them adjust to CPAP therapy.

* Dr. Silverman explains how to spot symptoms of chronic insomnia when you already have a diagnosis of OSA.

* CBTi as the first-line treatment for insomnia vs sleeping pills.

* Sleep hygiene and how those behaviors are not a treatment for an underlying sleep disorder.


Connect with Dr. Silverman:

https://www.drsarahsleep.com/

Follow Dr. Silverman on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsarahsleep/


Links to resources mentioned by Dr. Sarah in this episode:

1) The Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine for further behavioral sleep medicine education + resources as well as the directory to search for a behavioral sleep medicine specialist

2) UPenn Provider Directory - another directory to search for a behavioral sleep medicine specialist

3) The American Academy of Sleep Medicine for sleep education as well as the directory to search for an accredited sleep center (for a physical sleep evaluation + sleep study to rule out snoring, sleep apnea, restless legs, etc.)

4) American Sleep Apnea Association 

5) MyApnea.Org Resources

6) Project Sleep

7) My free sleep masterclass to learn more + get started inside my new holistic sleep improvement course, The Holistic Sleep Academy™️

8) The waitlist for my new course dedicated to troubleshooting CPAP adjustment difficulty, Make CPAP Sexy™️

Connect with Emma:

Get on the email list here

Follow the podcast on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @sleepapneastories⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Email Emma at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sleepapneastories@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Sponsors:

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Jul 05, 202351:47
104 - Dr. Dan Gartenberg Ph.D. - Advancing Research into Sleep Apnea and the SleepSpace app

104 - Dr. Dan Gartenberg Ph.D. - Advancing Research into Sleep Apnea and the SleepSpace app

Emma is joined by Dr. Dan Gartenberg, the Founder and CEO of the SleepSpace App.


In this episode:


* Dr Gartenberg's Ph.D. in applied psychology.

* The technology behind the Sleepspace app and using sound to improve sleep.

* Using wearable tech, to collect heart rate data and estimate stages of sleep and the correct sounds.

* Ideas Dan has for improving treatment for people with sleep apnea and research he hopes to complete.


Connect with Dr. Gartenberg

https://sleepspace.com/union

www.instagram.com/doctor.snooze

Listen to Dr. Gartenberg's Ted Talk here.


Emma referenced this episode with Chris Kelly


Connect with Emma:

Follow the podcast on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @sleepapneastories⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Email Emma at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sleepapneastories@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Sponsors:

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Jun 28, 202343:15
103 - Emma’s Update - Combining Oral Appliance Therapy with CPAP

103 - Emma’s Update - Combining Oral Appliance Therapy with CPAP

Emma is sharing the latest in her own journey with obstructive sleep apnea.


First, Emma is joined by her lovely friend, Lauren Freedman, a health coach and the host of the Uninvisible Podcast. If you'd like to connect with Lauren, visit www.uninvisiblecoaching.com and also check out her podcast here: https://uninvisiblepod.com/


In this episode:

* Emma's update on her own journey with sleep apnea.

* Contracting covid in January and not making a full recovery.

* The frustrating search for a new board-certified sleep specialist.

* Going to a cardiologist and being fitted with a Holter monitor to figure out heart palpitation symptoms.

* Working with a dentist to get fitted for a custom oral appliance to wear in combination with CPAP.


Emma mentioned these articles:

"Oronasal vs Nasal Masks" read here.

Article on Long Covid with patients reporting heart palpitations as a symptoms: read here.


Connect with Emma:

Follow the podcast on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @sleepapneastories⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Email Emma at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sleepapneastories@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes people with sleep apnea discussing their experiences of medical procedures and devices.  This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your medical professionals before starting or stopping any medication or treatment.

Jun 21, 202324:39
102 - Dr. Jasmine Elmore - Nervous System, Breathwork and the 'SOMA' Appliance

102 - Dr. Jasmine Elmore - Nervous System, Breathwork and the 'SOMA' Appliance

Emma is joined by Dr. Jasmine Elmore, a dentist specializing in healing patients by working on their nervous system using breathwork and the SOMA appliance. Together they discuss:


* Dr. Elmore describes her own painful injuries and how physical therapy helped her in healing.

* Jasmine's background in pediatric dentistry and training in breathwork and myofunctional therapy.

* The role the nervous system plays in a patient's healing and ability to sleep.

* Dr. Elmore's take on the AGGA controversy, the FDA approval process and the need for patients to do their own research.

* The patients with upper airway resistance syndrome or mild sleep apnea who work with Dr. Elmore and why she doesn't work with severe OSA patients.

* Why Dr. Elmore decided to bring the SOMA appliance to her patients in the US after learning from the inventor, Dr. Joseph Da Cruz in Australia.

* Working with physiotherapist and breathwork teacher, Campbell of www.instagram.com/breathbodytherapy


Connect with Dr. Elmore:

Instagram accounts - @rich_sleep and @sleepwithsoma


Connect with Emma:

Follow the podcast on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @sleepapneastories⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Email Emma at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sleepapneastories@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.sleepapneastories.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


Sponsors:

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Jun 14, 202301:07:16
101 - Dr. Whitney Mostafiz-Levinson - The AGGA Controversy

101 - Dr. Whitney Mostafiz-Levinson - The AGGA Controversy

Emma is joined by Dr. Whitney Mostafiz-Levinson, a Board-Certified Orthodontist, and together they discuss:

* The NBC news coverage of the AGGA appliance court case https://www.cbsnews.com/news/agga-dental-device-lawsuits-teeth-damage/

* Dr. Mostafiz-Levinson explains the group of fixed appliances being discussed including AGGA, Crozat and ALF.

* FDA approval of dental appliances such as DNA by Vivos and why patients should do their own research on top of checking for FDA approval.

* Changing attitudes to extractions in orthodontics and the trend toward early interceptive orthodontics.


Connect with Dr. Whitney here:

https://www.instagram.com/drwhitneyortho

https://www.drwhitneyortho.com/

Read her blog post here: https://www.drwhitneyortho.com/post/all-about-the-agga-and-more-adult-orthodontics-considerations-part-one


Connect with Emma:

Follow the podcast on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @sleepapneastories⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Email Emma at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sleepapneastories@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.sleepapneastories.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


Sponsors:

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Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes people with sleep apnea discussing their experiences of medical procedures and devices.  This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your medical professionals before starting or stopping any medication or treatment.

Jun 07, 202353:49
100 - Emma Cooksey on the Sleep Tech Talk Podcast
May 31, 202331:34
99 - Geoff Eade - Sleep Techs Helping Patients 1:1 with CPAP

99 - Geoff Eade - Sleep Techs Helping Patients 1:1 with CPAP

Emma is joined by Geoff Eade, a Sleep Coach with BetterNight - a company offering home sleep testing and patient support.

Together they discuss:


* Geoff explains a bit about his background and how he got into sleep working as a sleep tech.

* BetterNight home testing and how patients can receive support over telehealth without leaving home.

* How better remote monitoring is improving outcomes for patients ensuring they meet compliance requirements for insurance.

* Geoff shares about the untimely loss of his father to suspected untreated obstructive sleep apnea and his own journey as an OSA patient.

* The CCSH qualification allowing sleep techs to move into sleep coaching and working more directly to help patients with their CPAP therapy.


Connect with Geoff:

LinkedIn

https://www.betternightsolutions.com/


Connect with Emma:

Follow the podcast on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @sleepapneastories⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Email Emma at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sleepapneastories@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.sleepapneastories.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


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Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes people with sleep apnea discussing their experiences of medical procedures and devices.  This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your medical professionals before starting or stopping any medication or treatment.

May 24, 202357:05
98 - Laing Rikkers - "Morning Leaves" - Loss and Undiagnosed OSA

98 - Laing Rikkers - "Morning Leaves" - Loss and Undiagnosed OSA

Emma is joined by Laing Rikkers, co-founder and Executive Chair at ProSomnus. Together they discuss:


* Laing shares a bit about her background and experience with ProSomnus, an oral appliance manufacturer.

* Obstructive Sleep Apnea signs and symptoms and how difficult it can be to persuade a loved one to seek help.

* Laing talks about losing her sister who was only 46 at the time of her death.

* Coping with grief during the pandemic and how writing became a helpful practice along with grief counseling.

* Writing the book "Morning Leaves", a collection of poems written after Laing's sister passed away.


Connect with Laing:

ProSomnus Sleep Technologies - Get Better Sleep

Laing F. Rikkers (laingrikkers.com

Laing Rikkers | LinkedIn

Author Laing Rikkers | Facebook

Laing Rikkers - author of Morning Leaves (@morning_leaves_book)

ProSomnus® Sleep Technologies: Overview | LinkedIn

ProSomnus Marketing - YouTube

ProSomnus Sleep Technologies (@prosomnussleeptechnologies)

ProSomnus Sleep Technologies | Pleasanton CA | Facebook


Connect with Emma:

Follow the podcast on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @sleepapneastories⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Email Emma at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sleepapneastories@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.sleepapneastories.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


Vote for Emma!

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Sponsors:

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Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes people with sleep apnea discussing their experiences of medical procedures and devices.  This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your medical professionals before starting or stopping any medication or treatment.


May 17, 202340:14
97 - Karen Wolk - Inspire Implant Update

97 - Karen Wolk - Inspire Implant Update

Emma is reunited with her first podcast guest, Karen Wolk. Together they discuss:


* Karen talks about her journey with her Inspire Implant.

* She explains how the hypoglossal nerve stimulation therapy works to move her tongue out of her airway and demonstrates the remote control, turning it on and off.

* Karen describes working with Dr. Sarah Silverman on CBT-i techniques to help adjust to CPAP therapy before she found Inspire.

* Working with Pat McBride and the team at Inspire to adjust settings to Karen's changing needs.

* Karen shares a new diagnosis of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) and how it explains her fatigue symptoms still present after her sleepiness was resolved.

* Emma encourages Karen to start her own podcast or youtube channel to use her voice to spread awarenesss.


Connect with Karen: linkedin.com/in/karenwolk

https://www.instagram.com/kwolk/


More about Inspire and their hypoglossal nerve stimulation therapy:

https://www.inspiresleep.com/


Listen to the first conversation Emma and Karen had in July 2020 here


Follow the podcast on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @sleepapneastories⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Email Emma at ⁠⁠⁠⁠sleepapneastories@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes people with sleep apnea discussing their experiences of medical procedures and devices.  This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your medical professionals before starting or stopping any medication or treatment.

May 10, 202350:15
96 - Dr. Pat McBride - Collaborating for Best OSA Patient Outcomes

96 - Dr. Pat McBride - Collaborating for Best OSA Patient Outcomes

Emma is joined by Dr. Pat McBride, Executive Director of the Foundation for Airway Health and a Board member at the American Academy of Physiological Medicine and Dentistry (AAPMD). Together they discuss:


* Dr. McBride's background working with her late husband in his dental sleep medicine practice.

* The founding of the AAPMD and developing a new collaborative approach to the treatment of airway disorders.

* MMA surgery and the importance of choosing the right surgeon and doing preparations with a specialist orthodontist.

* Working with Inspire patients helping them optimize their treatment outcomes.


The Foundation for Airway Health

https://www.airwayhealth.org/

The American Academy of Physiological Medicine and Dentistry

https://aapmd.org/


Two articles mentioned in this episode:

https://dentalsleeppractice.com/precision-medicine-paradigm-dental-sleep-medicine/

https://dentalsleeppractice.com/they-are-not-their-disease-clinician-and-providers-need-to-feel-that/


This episode is sponsored by:


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Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes people with sleep apnea discussing their experiences of medical procedures and devices.  This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your medical professionals before starting or stopping any medication or treatment.

May 03, 202357:56
95 - Trent and Theresa Tidball - 'Sleepily Ever After' - Searching for an Effective OSA Treatment

95 - Trent and Theresa Tidball - 'Sleepily Ever After' - Searching for an Effective OSA Treatment

Emma is joined by Trent and Theresa Tidball to discuss Trent's journey with OSA. Together they discuss:


* Trent's symptoms of daytime sleepiness as a teen and doing a sleep study but not following up.

* Undergoing a UPPP, tonsillectomy, septoplasty, and turbinate reduction at the same time with an ENT without ever having a sleep study.

* Getting a sleep test and diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea.

* Titrating study showing the need for ASV rather than CPAP or BiPAP.

* MMA surgery to advance jaws hoping to improve Trent's airway.

* Mental health impacts setting in for Trent and Theresa after trying all these treatment options without a positive outcome.

* Theresa starting a blog to help process the emotions around coping with Trent's illness.

* Trent having a DISE procedure showing his tongue was the main reason for his obstructive apneas

* Trent undergoing Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation surgery and starting to dream again.

* Speculating that UPPP surgery had affected the function of Trent's tongue.

* Deciding to do a revision MMA surgery with a new surgeon.


Connect with Trent and Theresa:

Instagram @sleepily_everafter

sleepilyeverafterblog.com

https://gofund.me/c899511d

This episode is sponsored by:


BetterHelp⁠⁠ https://www.betterhelp.com/emma⁠⁠ for 10% off your first month of online therapy

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Check out Gary Knight's Story Sharing on Project Sleep's Facebook Live, hosted by Emma - click here to watch!


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Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes people with sleep apnea discussing their experiences of medical procedures and devices.  This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your medical professionals before starting or stopping any medication or treatment.




Apr 26, 202301:00:48
94 - Dr. Jill Ombrello - Developing Healthy Airways in Kids and Oral Appliance Therapy for Adults

94 - Dr. Jill Ombrello - Developing Healthy Airways in Kids and Oral Appliance Therapy for Adults

Emma is joined by Dr. Jill Ombrello, a dentist from Dallas, Texas. Together they discuss:


* Dr. Ombrello working with families to get to the root airway causes of problems she sees in many of the kids in her practice.

* Moms dealing with poor quality sleep and being told they are fine because their AHI is too low for a sleep apnea diagnosis.

* Dr. Ombrello stepping in as "Quarterback of Care" where patients have been left to navigate their treatment options without any help.

* The need for healthcare professionals, including doctors and dentists, to work together and send referrals for the best sleep apnea solutions.

* Working with an elite athlete to improve her sleep with oral appliance therapy.

Follow Jill on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/jombrello and www.instagram.com/centraldentist
This episode is sponsored by:


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Sleeplay - click here to order CPAPs and CPAP supplies and use code BEDTIME10 for 10% off.

Follow the podcast on Instagram:⁠ @sleepapneastories⁠

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⁠www.sleepapneastories.com⁠


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Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes people with sleep apnea discussing their experiences of medical procedures and devices.  This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your medical professionals before starting or stopping any medication or treatment.

Apr 19, 202353:24
93 - Maggie Carr - "Diary of a Wimpy Airway" - MSE Palate Expansion
Apr 12, 202350:08
92 - Ken Hooks - AHI Too Low for Sleep Apnea Diagnosis...Now What?
Mar 01, 202343:44
91 - Jason Webb - Missed OSA Diagnosis in Small-Town Australia
Feb 22, 202347:34
90 - Dr. Keith Matheny M.D. - ENT Surgeries, NasoClenz and Remote Patient Monitoring for OSA Patients

90 - Dr. Keith Matheny M.D. - ENT Surgeries, NasoClenz and Remote Patient Monitoring for OSA Patients

Emma is joined by Dr. Keith Matheny M.D., an ENT surgeon specializing in Rhinology and Sleep.  Together they discuss:

* How the current healthcare system is failing so many patients with obstructive sleep apnea.

* The importance of looking at the nose when treating sleep apnea.

* Insurance issues patients come across when trying to get nasal surgeries covered when they have OSA.

* How Dr. Matheny has partnered with a dentist within his practice to offer oral appliance therapy to his patients.

* The need for more collaboration among providers of different specialties when treating OSA.

* The NasoClenz study Dr. Matheny is conducting which so far has shown an improvement in comfort for his CPAP patients.

* Implementing Remote Patient Monitoring to track the progress of OSA patients.

* Surgeries available to OSA patients, including the Inspire implant, tonsilectomy, soft palate stiffening, turbinate reduction, septoplasty and nasal valve surgery.  

For more on Dr. Matheny's work, follow these links:

www.usent.com

www.septumsolutions.com

www.sleepvigil.com

www.tufflinks.com

www.collincountyent.com


This episode is sponsored by:

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If you are living with a diagnosed sleep disorder, please consider completing Project Sleep's "Rising Voices" patient advocate speaker training program.  You can use your own story to raise much-needed awareness in your community.  Apply here:

https://project-sleep.com/2023-rising-voices-applications/


Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes people with sleep apnea discussing their experiences of medical procedures and devices.  This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your medical professionals before starting or stopping any medication or treatment.



Feb 15, 202301:07:41
89 - Dr. Nora Ghodousi-Zaghi - Helping Kids Breathe

89 - Dr. Nora Ghodousi-Zaghi - Helping Kids Breathe

Emma is joined by Dr. Nora Ghodousi-Zaghi from "Breathe Kids Dental" at the Breathe Institute in Los Angeles, California.  Together they discuss:

* The signs Dr. Nora looks for in children to spot pediatric sleep-disordered breathing, including mouth breathing, mentalis strain, tonsil hypertrophy, ankyloglossia, dental wear and a narrow high arched palate.

* Fairest.org - Functional Airway Evaluation Screening Tool - developed to enable clinicians to spot signs of sleep-disordered breathing but available to anyone at www.fairest.org

* How to find a specially trained airway-focused pediatric dentist.  

* What to watch for in your sleeping child - sleeping position, noisy breathing or snoring, open or closed mouth.

* How to address nasal hygiene with a neti pot or Xlear spray and look at air quality in your home.  

* Poor sleep in kids resulting in poor concentration and ADHD-like symptoms.

* Collaboration between different specialists at the Breathe Institute.  

* Tongue-ties in kids and the impact on their sleep.

* Kids grinding their teeth and why that can sometimes be due to sleep-disordered breathing.

* Palate expansion in kids and how early treatment can help jaws develop properly.


Connect with Dr. Nora:

www.instagram.com/dr.norazaghi

https://www.breathekidsdental.com

https://www.thebreatheinstitute.com/


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Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes people with sleep apnea discussing their experiences of medical procedures and devices.  This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your medical professionals before starting or stopping any medication or treatment.

Feb 08, 202344:12
88 - Heather McAdoo - Combining CPAP, Oral Appliance Therapy and Myofunctional Therapy
Feb 01, 202339:01
87 - Jody Martin - Lofta Home Sleep Apnea Testing & Support vs Traditional Testing

87 - Jody Martin - Lofta Home Sleep Apnea Testing & Support vs Traditional Testing

Emma is joined by Jody Martin, a marine corps veteran and business owner who shares his personal experience of using Lofta home sleep apnea testing. Together they discuss:
* The symptoms Jody was experiencing from undiagnosed sleep apnea such as loud snoring and daytime sleepiness.
* Jody explains the process he went through to get his BiPAP - from his GP to a respiratory therapist to a sleep study to a DME company.
* The problems Jody experienced with his BiPAP machine, including aerophagia filling his stomach with air and developing sores on his nose caused by an ill-fitting mask.
* Jody describes abandoning BiPAP therapy with no support to overcome challenges.
* Jody explains how his wife discovered Lofta through a facebook ad and considered it "too good to be true" but agreed to try it.
* Jody explains how easy the process was from start to finish. In particular, he shares how quick the turnaround time was and how much better his results were when he had the proper support from someone who really cared.

This episode is sponsored by:

BetterHelp
www.betterhelp.com/emma for 10% off your first month of online therapy

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Disclaimer: this episode of the podcast includes people with sleep apnea discussing their own experiences of medical procedures and devices. This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your own medical professionals before you start or stop any medication or treatment.
Jan 25, 202341:07
86 - Drew Copeland - Home Sleep Apnea Testing Explained

86 - Drew Copeland - Home Sleep Apnea Testing Explained

Jan 18, 202345:03