Ernestine Key joins Emma on the podcast to share the story of her husband, Fredrick's journey with undiagnosed sleep apnea. He had a debilitating stroke and passed away in September 2018. Together they discuss:
* What a wonderful husband and father Fred was and what memories Ernestine has of him;
* The signs of undiagnosed sleep apnea such as snoring and gasping at night;
* Difficulties in getting spouses to go to the doctor, especially men;
* Fredrick's stroke and the impact on the family;
* Testing for sleep apnea after the stroke and difficulties adjusting to CPAP therapy;
* Ernestine becoming a board member of the American Sleep Apnea Association and setting up a fund in Fredrick's memory.
To donate to the ASAA in Fredrick's name click here: https://www.sleepapnea.org/memorials-and-tributes/
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This episode is sponsored by:
Mute Nasal Dilators www.mutesnoring.com
and Betterhelp www.betterhelp.com/emma
Disclaimer: this episode of the podcast includes people with sleep apnea discussing their own experiences of medical procedures and devices. This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your own medical professionals before you start or stop any medication or treatment.
