Sleep Apnea Stories

144 - Professor Vik Veer - Surgical Options for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Emma is joined by Professor Vik Veer, a leading ENT surgeon based in the UK, who serves as Head of Sleep Surgery at the Royal National Ear, Nose, and Throat Hospital in central London. He also practices at Queen’s Hospital, Romford. Vik has a popular YouTube channel where he discusses sleep apnea/apnoea along with other ENT topics. In this episode: * Prof. Veer discusses how he began his YouTube channel during the pandemic. * When people with sleep apnea should see an ear, nose, and throat surgeon. * The drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) procedure and why Vik finds it so helpful to find exactly how and why a patient's airway is collapsing or becoming blocked. * The challenge of finding a skilled ENT who specializes in sleep surgery. * Hypoglossal nerve stimulator implants and the differences between Inspire and Genio implant options. The new, smaller hypoglossal nerve stimulator implants being developed by Restera. * Vik discusses why he wanted to invent his new "Side Sleeping Pro" pillow - for people with positional obstructive sleep apnea. * The importance of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team with a range of specialists to work out the best treatment option/s for specific patients with obstructive sleep apnea. * The apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) and issues arising from putting too much emphasis on using one number to assess the severity of OSA. * Moving away from a one-size-fits-all treatment option and towards choosing the right treatment or combination of treatments for each individual patient. Connect with Vik Veer: https://www.consultant-surgeon.co.uk/ [https://www.consultant-surgeon.co.uk/] Free Sleep Questionnaires ⁠https://form.jotform.com/vikveer/sleep-questionnaires⁠ [https://form.jotform.com/vikveer/sleep-questionnaires] Newsletter ⁠https://cheerful-knitter-8774.kit.com/35648c37b6⁠ [https://cheerful-knitter-8774.kit.com/35648c37b6] Tonsillectomy book ⁠https://cheerful-knitter-8774.kit.com/f629b09fa4⁠ [https://cheerful-knitter-8774.kit.com/f629b09fa4] YouTube ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/VikVeerENTSurgeon⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/c/VikVeerENTSurgeon] Side Sleeping Pro ⁠https://www.iwantgreatsleep.com/⁠ [https://www.iwantgreatsleep.com/] >> Download Project Sleep's PDF toolkit on Sleep Apnea Treatment Options: https://project-sleep.com/sleep-apnea-treatment-options/ [https://project-sleep.com/sleep-apnea-treatment-options/] Join Project Sleep's Sleep Apnea Squad by signing up for e-updates here: https://project-sleep.com/sleep-apnea-squad/ [https://project-sleep.com/sleep-apnea-squad/] >> Connect with Emma:⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/sleepapneastories⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [⁠https://www.instagram.com/sleepapneastories⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠] Email Emma at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sleepapneastories@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [sleepapneastories@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠] ⁠https://www.sleepapneastories.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [⁠https://www.sleepapneastories.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠] 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.

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143 - Live from SLEEP 2024

Emma co-hosted an event called "Rise, Shine and Share" in Houston, Texas to bring together a group of great sleep people in one place. My co-hosts: Mollie Eastman https://www.sleepisaskill.com [https://www.sleepisaskill.com] Teresa Palmer https://www.sleepbetter.nyc [https://www.sleepbetter.nyc] Featured in this episode: Nathan Blamick https://www.4thquarterfocus.com/ [https://www.4thquarterfocus.com/] Dr. Allison Kole: https://www.askthesleepmd.com/ [https://www.askthesleepmd.com/] Dr. Valerie Cacho: https://www.sleephoria.health/ [https://www.sleephoria.health/] Kristen Cascio: https://www.instagram.com/meandmycpap [https://www.instagram.com/meandmycpap] Dr. Carleara Weiss: https://www.carlearaweiss.com/ [https://www.carlearaweiss.com/] Drew Copeland https://www.instagram.com/slumberjackdrew [https://www.instagram.com/slumberjackdrew] Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown https://www.therestfulsleepplace.com/ [https://www.therestfulsleepplace.com/] Dr. Sahil Chopra https://www.empowersleep.com/ [https://www.empowersleep.com/] Matthew Allard https://www.instagram.com/somnomed_northamerica/ [https://www.instagram.com/somnomed_northamerica/] https://www.instagram.com/sleepingaroundthepodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/sleepingaroundthepodcast/] This episode and our "Rise, Shine and Share" event were sponsored by Aeroflow Sleep - learn more here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aeroflowsleep.com⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.aeroflowsleep.com] Connect with Emma:⁠⁠⁠ Follow the podcast on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sleepapneastories⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/sleepapneastories⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠] Email Emma at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sleepapneastories@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.sleepapneastories.com⁠⁠ [https://www.sleepapneastories.com]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Order "The 6-Week CPAP Solution Workbook" by Emma Cooksey Click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/1KUzY0O⁠⁠ [https://a.co/d/1KUzY0O]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in the US or search your Amazon store for the title in your country. 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.

142 - Emma Cooksey - Sleep Apnea Q&A

Emma answers listener questions. In this episode: Q) How can I stop air leaking from the mask? I can't wear it any tighter. Q) How can I keep the mask from irritating my face? Any liners that work well? Q) If there's no leaking, do I still need to change them every 3-6 months? Q) Do you wash new CPAP supplies? Q) How do people manage camping/adventures with their kids and using CPAP? Q) 2 weeks using CPAP, when should I see a change? I honestly feel more exhausted than before. Q) Suggestions for having a big tongue that could be causing sleep apnea? This episode is sponsored by Aeroflow Sleep - learn more here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aeroflowsleep.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.aeroflowsleep.com] Research on nasal pillows masks: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5014980/ [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5014980/] Mask Liners: https://www.padacheek.com [https://www.padacheek.com] Emma's Amazon Storefront https://www.amazon.com/shop/sleepapneastories [https://www.amazon.com/shop/sleepapneastories] Emma's Favorite CPAP Battery (10% off) https://www.exppropower.com/discount/emma [https://www.exppropower.com/discount/emma] Vik Veer's video on tongue procedures: https://youtu.be/DAvt3sc5NSI?feature=shared [https://youtu.be/DAvt3sc5NSI?feature=shared] Positional Therapy options: https://www.amazon.com/shop/sleepapneastories/list/3S85ZEI4N1VB1?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfsleepapneastories_26ZX6K0ZQQN5ADRW99XG [https://www.amazon.com/shop/sleepapneastories/list/3S85ZEI4N1VB1?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfsleepapneastories_26ZX6K0ZQQN5ADRW99XG] Amazon page links: please note these links earn a small commission for the podcast at no additional cost to you. It's a great way to support the podcast! Connect with Emma:⁠⁠⁠ Follow the podcast on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sleepapneastories⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/sleepapneastories⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠] Email Emma at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sleepapneastories@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.sleepapneastories.com⁠⁠ [https://www.sleepapneastories.com]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Order "The 6-Week CPAP Solution Workbook" by Emma Cooksey Click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/1KUzY0O⁠⁠ [https://a.co/d/1KUzY0O]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in the US or search your Amazon store for the title in your country. 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.

141 - Dr. Adam Goldberg - A Cardiologist Shares his OSA Journey

Emma is joined by Dr. Adam Goldberg M.D., a Cardiologist at Electrophysiology at Cardiovascular Associates of Charlottesville and at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia. In this episode: * Dr. Goldberg shares about his medical training and his exposure to patients with sleep apnea. * Adam explains atrial fibrillation and the irregular rapid heartbeat that people experience with that condition. * Studies showing that management of sleep apnea can improve AFib. * Adam shares the exhaustion he felt being a young doctor and how he was unsure if that was owing to a sleep problem or just working long hours. * Experiencing worsening reflux and Adam's decision to seek treatment after his wife complained about his snoring. * Seeing a pulmonologist at the hospital and being tested for sleep apnea at a hotel specially equipped for sleep studies. * Receiving a diagnosis of severe sleep apnea and being set up on CPAP. Connect with Dr. Goldberg: https://cvilleheart.com/staff/adam-goldberg [https://cvilleheart.com/staff/adam-goldberg] This episode is sponsored by Aeroflow Sleep - learn more here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.aeroflowsleep.com⁠⁠ [https://www.aeroflowsleep.com] Connect with Emma:⁠⁠⁠ Follow the podcast on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/sleepapneastories⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/sleepapneastories⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠] Email Emma at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sleepapneastories@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.sleepapneastories.com⁠ [https://www.sleepapneastories.com]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Order "The 6-Week CPAP Solution Workbook" by Emma Cooksey Click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/1KUzY0O⁠ [https://a.co/d/1KUzY0O]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in the US or search your Amazon store for the title in your country. 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.