The Patients Who Shaped My Thinking
Three months after starting CPAP, a truck driver walked into my office holding a small picture frame.
Three months after starting CPAP, a truck driver walked into my office holding a small picture frame.
Research suggests that treating sleep apnea with CPAP may improve aspects of sexual function, desire, and sexual quality of life in some men and women.
Who is CPAP Is Sexy for? Dr. Yatin Patel explains how his book can help people concerned about sleep apnea, those struggling with CPAP, and partners looking for ways to support better sleep and quality of life.
I heard it from my staff. I heard it from equipment suppliers. I heard it in support groups and read it in online forums. Once in a while, a patient said it right to my face. Most were too polite. But I knew.
Dr. Yatin Patel shares the patient stories and three decades of clinical experience that inspired CPAP Is Sexy—a book about looking beyond fear to the energy, intimacy and quality of life sleep apnea treatment may help restore.
What happens if you stop using CPAP? Dr. Yatin Patel explains what may happen when treatment stops, which symptoms can return, and when to talk to your sleep physician.
Wondering if your CPAP is working? Dr. Yatin Patel explains the signs to look for, how to understand AHI and mask leaks, and when your CPAP data needs a closer look.
CPAP, APAP, or BiPAP – which is right for you? Dr. Yatin Patel explains the key differences, how each works, and when each may be used for sleep apnea.
Still tired after using CPAP? Discover 8 possible reasons, from mask leaks and sleep disruption to other underlying issues, and what you can do next.
Every new CPAP patient asks me the same question. Not “Will this work?” They ask, “How long am I going to feel this uncomfortable?”
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