Sleep Apnea Testing - Sleep Apnea Squad Ep. 2

Episode 2 December 16, 2024 00:57:03
Sleep Apnea Testing - Sleep Apnea Squad Ep. 2
The Project Sleep Podcast
Sleep Apnea Testing - Sleep Apnea Squad Ep. 2

Dec 16 2024 | 00:57:03

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Show Notes

What’s a sleep apnea test? The latest Apple Watch alerts users of possible sleep apnea. But what kind of doctor do you see to get tested for sleep apnea and what’s the difference between an at-home test versus an in-lab test? Join us to discuss all the options, insurance v. paying out of pocket, and advocating for yourself and your health.
About Our Guests:
 
Jody Martin

Jody Martin is a husband, Marine Corps veteran, and business owner. He lives in Texas with his wife of 30 years, Rachel. In 2019, Jody underwent testing in a sleep clinic and received a diagnosis of severe obstructive sleep apnea. After a difficult start to CPAP therapy, Jody abandoned it.

Later, when he tried to get help, he was told he would have to go through the entire process again, starting with his primary care doctor. It was a process he was unwilling to repeat. That was until he discovered Lofta, an online sleep apnea home testing company, and was able to go through testing, diagnosis, and getting set up on CPAP therapy entirely from home and with the support of Lofta staff. Jody is passionate about sharing his journey to encourage other people living with undiagnosed sleep apnea to learn about their testing options and get the testing, diagnosis, and treatment they need.

Andrea Ramberg MS, CCSH, RPSGT

Andrea Ramberg has spent 16 years in sleep medicine, learning every component of polysomnography, from clinical to administrative. She is double credentialed with her RPSGT and CCSH and holds a Master of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology.  Andrea is EnsoData’s Clinical Director, and she joined the team in 2020 because of her passion for bringing Sleep Medicine into the future. From 2021-2023, Andrea served as President of the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists, BRPT, and her goal is to empower sleep technologists in new roles through the CCSH credential as Sleep Coaches, Sleep Educators, and Sleep Navigators. 
 
The Sleep Apnea Testing Toolkit is coming soon! 
 
Project Sleep's Sleep Helpline: https://project-sleep.com/helpline/
 
Project Sleep’s Sleep Apnea Squad series invites listeners to dive deeper into specific topics relevant to living with Sleep Apnea. https://project-sleep.com/sleep-apnea-squad/
 

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