Emma is joined by Dr. Sam Kashani M.D., a board-certified Sleep Medicine Specialist.  Together they discuss:

* residual daytime sleepiness in people with obstructive sleep apnea.

* language used to describe symptoms to primary care physicians.

* the STOPBANG questionnaire used to screen for sleep apnea.

* how important CPAP education and support is for newly diagnosed patients.

* AHI and symptom severity, uses for melatonin and CBTi for insomnia.

The 'STOPBANG' questionnaire a lot of doctors use to screen for obstructive sleep apnea we mentioned in the episode.

http://www.stopbang.ca/osa/screening.php

Follow Dr. Kashani on Instagram at www.instagram.com/samkashanimd

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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.