Millions of Americans suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnea or another Sleep-related breathing disorder. Risk factors such as obesity, high blood pressure, Diabetes, smoking, etc. have all led to a higher incidence of sleep apnea. The diagnosis and treatment of this condition are essential to improving health and preventing unwanted complications such as heart failure, worsening high blood pressure, lower androgen levels, strokes, heart attacks, and even a shorter lifespan! Furthermore, those patients who are already getting treated with a CPAP still struggle and the causes of that are often not discussed. In this podcast episode, I speak with Dr. Audrey Wells, a sleep medicine physician, and expert in this area. You won’t want to miss this.

We discuss:

• What are the different stages of sleep and their importance?

• What is considered good sleep?

• What are the main things we can do to improve sleep hygiene?

• What are the different types of sleep-related breathing disorders?

• What are the best diagnostic tests for Obstructive Sleep Apnea? 

• What about the Validity of WatchPat, night owl, etc.?

• What to do if sleep isn't good despite using a CPAP?

• Efficacy of sleep tracking devices such as Oura Ring etc. 

Guest Bio

Dr. Audrey Wells is a seasoned sleep medicine physician and professional mindset coach. She is on a mission to help people with sleep apnea get fully treated without sacrificing comfort. She offers a comprehensive library of self-directed courses, a group coaching program, and a private Facebook community. There are free educational resources and more on her website SuperSleepMD.com. 

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Website: www.supersleepmd.com

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