Doctors: What a patient wants you to know about sleep apnea

In this episode, Dr. Nishi Bhopal MD, an integrative psychiatrist and sleep medicine physician, speaks with Emma Cooksey, a writer, speaker, and patient advocate. Emma was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea at the age of 30, after more than a decade of unexplained health issues.You may know as the host of the “Sleep Apnea Stories” podcast, or through her work with Project Sleep. We delve into a compelling personal story of undiagnosed sleep apnea that went unnoticed for over a decade. Join us as Emma shares her journey from suffering in silence to becoming an advocate and community builder for those with sleep apnea, and learn what she wants you, as the physician, to know about sleep apnea.

Topics covered include:
‣ Emma’s Personal Journey: Struggles with daytime sleepiness, morning headaches, and disrupted sleep that went undiagnosed through her twenties.
‣ Diagnosis: How persistent symptoms and a life-threatening incident finally led to a sleep apnea diagnosis at age 30.
‣ Podcast Creation: The inception of the "Sleep Apnea Stories" podcast to build community and raise awareness.
‣ Advocacy Work: Involvement with Project Sleep, a nonprofit focused on sleep health and equity.
‣ Physician Awareness: The importance of recognizing sleep apnea symptoms, especially in women, and how better screening can lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment.

🩺 Key Takeaways for Doctors:
‣ Common but often overlooked symptoms of sleep apnea in female patients.
‣ The critical role of patient history and symptom articulation in diagnosing sleep disorders.
‣ How integrating specific questions into screening forms can improve diagnosis rates.
‣ The impact of sleep disorders on overall health and the importance of comprehensive sleep education in medical training.

👩‍⚕️ Why It Matters:
This discussion highlights the gap in sleep disorder education among healthcare providers and underscores the need for heightened awareness and better diagnostic practices. By listening to this story, doctors and healthcare practitioners can gain valuable insights into the subtle yet significant signs of sleep apnea and improve patient outcomes.

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