How to quickly identify if you may have sleep apnea.

In this episode of Sleep Science Today, host Andrew Colsky interviews Carrissa Hankins, a family nurse practitioner, about obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). They discuss the symptoms and risks associated with OSA, as well as self-assessment methods. Hankins explains that OSA occurs when the throat muscles relax too much during sleep, causing a blockage in the airway. She emphasizes that OSA can affect anyone, not just overweight individuals, and that it can lead to serious health issues if left untreated. The episode concludes with a discussion of treatment options, including CPAP therapy and oral appliances.

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You want to sleep well and Sleep Science can help. Sleep expert Andrew Colsky hosts Sleep Science Today, a show containing intriguing discussions about using sleep science to achieve better sleep. Doctors have learned that restful sleep is critical for your physical and mental health. You will hear from renowned sleep experts as they share the latest information about how to sleep better with science. Through compelling interviews covering the issues you care about most, Mr. Colsky pulls the covers back on the whys and hows of better sleep. Join us every week on “Sleep Science Today and sleep better tonight.”