Sleep Apnea Is Changing: What Patients Need to Know
In this episode of SleepTech Talk, we explore how patient involvement is reshaping the diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).Our guest, Chris Gouveia, MD, is a sleep apnea surgeon and otolaryngologist with training at NIH, Northwestern, and Stanford, currently practicing at Kaiser Permanente.
Dr. Gouveia shares why involving patients more deeply in their diagnosis and therapy leads to better outcomes — and how offering multiple treatment pathways can dramatically improve the patient journey.
We also take a forward-looking view at the future of sleep medicine, including how OSA diagnosis and therapy are evolving beyond a one-size-fits-all approach.
⭐ In this episode, we discuss:
* Why patient engagement is critical in sleep apnea care
* How shared decision-making improves adherence and outcomes
* Expanding therapy options beyond traditional CPAP
* The role of surgery, technology, and personalized care in OSA
* What the future holds for sleep apnea diagnosis and treatment
Dr. Gouveia is also the author of Night Shift, a Substack focused on sleep health and medicine, where he explores clinical insights and evolving trends in sleep care.
This episode is essential listening for clinicians, sleep professionals, and patients who want to understand where sleep apnea care is headed next.
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Audio/ Video: Diego R Mannikarote; Music: Pierce G Mannikarote
Hosts: J. Emerson Kerr, Robert Miller, Gerald George Mannikarote
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Sleep apnea, obstructive sleep apnea, oral sleep appliance, inspire, surgery, sleep surgery, CPAP, AI, Artificial Intelligence
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