Emma is joined by Dr. Allan Pack, a researcher at the University of Pennsylvania. Together they discuss:
* How obstructive sleep apnea patients don't fall neatly into one category.
* Use of the Epworth Sleepiness Scale and other questions to group participants based on their sleepiness and how likely they were to doze.
* Looking at participants in different sleepiness groups and what happened to their sleepiness after 2 years of CPAP.
* Some theories on why people might remain sleepy despite CPAP adherence.
* Dr. Pack talks about the future of diagnostics in sleep using wearables and telehealth.
* Developing biomarkers for obstructive sleep apnea.
Find out more about Dr. Pack and his research here
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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.
