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Don't Sleep on Sleep Apnea

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Sleep apnea isn't just about snoring—it's a potentially life-threatening condition that affects your heart, brain, and overall quality of life. Dr. V provides evidence-based information that could literally save your life or the life of someone you love.

Join Dr. Valda Crowder, an emergency room physician with over 30 years of experience, as she tackles one of the most underdiagnosed health conditions in America: Sleep Apnea. With an estimated 22 million Americans suffering from this serious sleep disorder—and 80% of moderate to severe cases remaining undiagnosed—this episode could be a wake-up call you desperately need.

What You'll Discover:

Eye-Opening Statistics: Learn why sleep apnea affects 26% of adults aged 30-70, with men twice as likely to be affected, and why African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans face higher risks.

Listener Q&A Deep Dive:

  • "Is loud snoring always sleep apnea?" - A girls' trip revelation leads to septum surgery questions
  • CPAP machine struggles and relationship impacts
  • The connection between weight, sleep position, and breathing
  • Sleep deprivation's effects on brain function and heart palpitations
  • Why sex might improve sleep quality
  • Hormonal changes and sleep apnea risk
  • Children and sleep apnea concerns
  • Sleep apnea as a potential disability
    • Critical Health Connections Explored:
    • Sleep apnea and high blood pressure links
    • How excess weight contributes to airway obstruction
    • The dangerous cycle of sleep loss and brain fog
    • Gender differences in sleep apnea presentation
    • When frequent nighttime bathroom trips signal bigger issues

      • Types of Sleep Apnea Explained:

      • Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) - the most common form
      • Central Sleep Apnea (CSA) - when the brain fails to signal breathing muscles
      • Complex Sleep Apnea Syndrome - a dangerous combination of both
        • ...more
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