Take control of sleep apnea.
Dr. David McCarty discusses his book 'Empowered Sleep Apnea' and the need for a different approach to educating patients about sleep apnea. He emphasizes the complexity of sleep apnea and the importance of understanding the different types and their implications. He challenges the traditional labeling system of mild, moderate, and severe sleep apnea based on the apnea hypopnea index (AHI) and highlights the need to unpack the AHI to determine the specific type of sleep apnea. Dr. McCarty also discusses the treatment options for central sleep apnea and obstructive sleep apnea and the importance of individualized approaches. In this conversation, Dr. David McCarty discusses the complexities of sleep apnea and the importance of understanding the different types and causes of the condition. He emphasizes the need for patients to be educated about their own sleep health and to ask questions to their doctors. Dr. McCarty introduces the Empowered Sleep Apnea curriculum, which helps patients understand the complexities of sleep apnea and make informed decisions about treatment. He discusses the five reasons to treat sleep apnea and the five finger approach to understanding sleep-wake complaints. The conversation highlights the importance of patient empowerment and shared decision-making in sleep apnea treatment.