Emma is joined by Candy Sparks. Together they discuss:
* Candy shares her story as a mother of a child with a compromised airway;
* Early warning signs that were missed by health professionals who aren't routinely trained to examine airways;
* Orthodontic work for Savvy as a child;
* Finding Dr William Hang https://facefocused.com/ and preparing Savvy for orthognathic surgery with Dr Larry Wolford https://drlarrywolford.com/
* Jaw joint replacement surgery;
* How closely mental health is linked to airway problems;
* Savvy's diagnosis with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome);
* Setting up the Children's Airway First Foundation and some of the goals Candy is working towards.
Candy's Children's Airway First Foundation: https://www.childrensairwayfirst.org/
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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.
