Emma is joined by Dr Sairam Parthasarathy MD, Professor of Medicine in the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine and the Director of the UAHS Center of Sleep & Circadian Science.  He's also the Medical Director for the Center for Sleep Disorders at the University of Arizona. Together they discuss:

* Dr Parthasarathy's research into supporting sleep apnea patients with a peer buddy program run by the American Sleep Apnea Association.  

* A Sleep Research Society panel Dr Parthasarathy chaired on treatment alternatives to PAP therapy.

* Some of the challenges with integrating treatments like oral appliance therapy into the established medical system.

* How you can get involved if you'd like to train as a peer Mentor or get help with your CPAP as a Mentee.

For more information on becoming a Mentor or Mentee with the American Sleep Apnea Association, visit:

https://www.sleepapnea.org/peer-mentors/mentees/join-asaa/

Contact Dr Parthasarathy:

Email: [email protected]

Twitter handle: sai_sparthamd

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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.