What if the most common symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea in women aren’t the ones doctors are trained to recognize? In this episode, Dr. Megan Durr, an otolaryngologist from the University of California San Francisco, discusses obstructive sleep apnea in women with host Dr. Gopi Shah.
The doctors explore how symptoms in women differ from men, leading to missed diagnoses. They delve into the lack of literature on the topic and the potential for underrepresented groups to be overlooked. The conversation highlights the need for more inclusive screening tools and the long-term cardiovascular risks women face due to untreated sleep apnea. Dr. Durr emphasizes the importance of better diagnosing and treating sleep apnea in women.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction
00:18 - Recognizing Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Women
00:36 - Pregnancy and Obstructive Sleep Apnea
01:13 - Menopause and Sleep Disorders
01:59 - Underrepresented Groups and OSA
02:47 - Symptoms and Misdiagnosis in Women
04:40 - Screening Questionnaires and Gender Bias
05:59 - Clinical Observations and Gender Disparities
09:39 - Long-term Effects of OSA in Women
CHECK OUT THE FULL EPISODE
BackTable ENT Podcast Episode #182
Understanding OSA in Women with Dr. Megan Durr
https://www.backtable.com/shows/ent/podcasts/182/understanding-osa-in-women
