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

Connect with Emma:

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Watch conversations on YouTube:

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

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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.