Endorsed by Sleep Experts
There is nothing sexy about snoring, exhaustion, brain fog, irritability, or sleeping in separate bedrooms. But having the energy to work, play, connect, and be truly present? That is very sexy. If you have sleep apnea like me, or love someone who does, read this book.
Michael J. Breus, PhD,
Founder, SleepDoctor.com
Too many of my patients with heart rhythm problems are prescribed CPAP, struggle with it, and eventually stop. This is the book I’ll hand them, and the person at home lying awake after hearing them snore, gasp, or choke.
Gunjan Shukla, MD, FHRS,
Director, Cardiac Electrophysiology,
Good Samaritan Hospital, WMC Health
When I took over Dr. Patel’s practice, I inherited patients who had stayed on CPAP for years. Plenty of people give up early. His did not. This book shows how, and what they got back. It is full of humor and good stories, and serious where it needs to be.
Sultan Niazi, MD,
Medical Director, Goshen Sleep Disorders Center,
Board-certified in internal medicine, pulmonary medicine, critical care, and sleep medicine
The CPAP troubleshooting appendix alone is worth the price, with fixes for problems like leaky masks and dry mouth that I haven’t seen explained this plainly anywhere else. Although written primarily for patients, this book would be a resource for any clinician who prescribes CPAP.
Jean Matheson, MD,
Former Co-Director, Sleep Disorders Center,
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center,
Associate Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School
Sleep apnea patients rarely need another lecture about risk. They need a reason to care and a path they can actually follow. Dr. Patel does both, pairing three decades of stories with practical guidance for CPAP’s difficult early weeks. He makes treatment feel less like a machine and more like a way back to energy, health, intimacy, and presence.
Muhammad Usama, MD, FACP, DABOM,
Sleep and Obesity Physician
I was diagnosed myself. What pushed me to get treated was finding my wife on the couch every morning, driven out by my snoring. Sleep apnea is one of the five most under-diagnosed problems in primary care. Every patient suspected of or diagnosed with it should read this book.
Ed Boyts, MD,
Retired rural family physician,
New Paris, Indiana
Dr. Patel cuts through the medical jargon and statistics to meet people right where they struggle. His five-step desensitization plan helps even the most claustrophobic sleepers embrace the mask and reclaim their energy. A must-read if you want to add years to your life and, more importantly, life to your years.
Abhinav Singh, MD,
Sleep Physician, Author of Sleep to Heal,
Sleep Physician, NBA Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever
Every week I sedate patients for endoscopy who snore, stop breathing, and have never been tested. Finally, a book that makes living with sleep apnea and using CPAP feel less overwhelming. Whether you live with sleep apnea, love someone who does, or care for patients who do, this is a valuable companion.
Bhavin Dave, MD,
Gastroenterology Program Director,
Bayhealth, Dover, Delaware
Yatin and I worked together medically and surgically with patients whose personal lives, and those around them, were affected by sleep apnea. Many weren’t even aware that was their problem. Yatin’s careful and meticulous evaluation opened the door for them to live better, longer and healthier lives. This was often through tailored CPAP and sometimes also through procedures to clear a blocked airway. This is the book I would hand a patient after we have talked about their airway. It explains what they are in for and why it is worth it.
Christopher J. Peers, MD,
Otolaryngologist,
Reid Health, Richmond, Indiana
Healing starts with a good night’s sleep. Dr. Patel shows, patient by patient, how CPAP gives that night back. To doctor is to teach — and Dr. Patel is bringing essential teaching not only to patients, but to many physicians too. This book is a must-have for patients and caregivers alike.
Uday Nanavaty, MD, MHSc,
Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine Physician
Dr. Patel bridges complex medical concepts and real-world application, thoughtfully addressing the challenges facing patients on CPAP. Valuable for healthcare professionals, trainees, and informed patients alike.
Fuad M. Zeid, MD,
Associate Professor of Medicine,
Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine,
Director, Intensive Care Unit,
Cabell Huntington Hospital
