Ep098: Sleep Apnea: When Sleeping Becomes Fatal - With Dr. Ramar

OVERVIEW

Most people often consider snoring as a sign of good sleep. But don’t you know that snoring is also a sign that you might be suffering from sleep apnea? Most people with sleep apnea often have a hard time breathing while sleeping or make that choking sound in the middle of their sleep. Sleep apnea is a more dangerous sleep disorder than insomnia that can later lead to health problems like heart ailment or high blood pressure if not treated immediately. But how can you know that you are a victim of sleep apnea and what are the other things that you need to consider before seeking help from sleep specialists?

In this episode, I am so honored to have on the show Dr, Kannan Ramar the former President of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He is a Professor of Medicine at the division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Center for Sleep Medicine, and Safety Officer for Mayo Clinic, Rochester. Dr. Ramar will give you a deeper understanding of sleep apnea and why it needs to be treated immediately. He will also share the common treatment options you can undergo once you are diagnosed with sleep apnea. Tune in and be aware of the warning signs and symptoms of this dangerous sleep disorder!

WHAT WILL WE LEARN

01:31 What is sleep apnea and how common it is
03:12 Why some people don't consider that they might have a sleep disorder like sleep apnea
04:45 Health consequences you might encounter if sleep apnea will not be treated immediately
06:36 How to know if you need to seek help from sleep doctors or specialists: Warning signs and symptoms of sleep apnea - Things you need to know!
10:46 How to find a certified sleep doctor
13:22 What is a Sleep Coach: How to find and choose a reliable sleep doctor
14:41 How patients with suspected sleep apnea are being diagnosed
16:22 Does parents need to worry if their child needs to undergo sleep apnea diagnosis
19:10 How important is sleep study in treating sleep apnea
22:47 What are the common treatment options for sleep apnea
26:52 Does using a device to close the mouth while sleeping at night can help in treating sleep apnea or can it make it worse
28:27 Does exercise can help people sleep better at night
32:10 How to reach Dr. Ramar and his clinical services