Sleep Apnea | You're Not Alone | Health Education

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Today we're talking about sleep apnea.
By the end of the episode, our goal is that you’ll be able to:

-Discuss what causes sleep apnea and the different types
-List the risk factors for developing sleep apnea
-Name the short and long-term safety concerns
-Discuss the steps to getting diagnosed
-Name the most common treatment options

Resources:
-What is sleep apnea: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/sleep-apnea
-What is CPAP? https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/cpap
-What is a sleep study? https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment-tests-and-therapies/sleep-study
-What happens during a sleep study? https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/what-happens-in-a-sleep-study
-National Sleep Foundation: https://www.thensf.org/


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