Emma is joined by Dr. Pam Sheets, a retired doctor who embarked upon a palate expansion called the 'EASE' procedure with Dr. Kasey Li. Pam was able to completely cure her sleep apnea following her procedure.
In this episode:
* Pam noticed that she was very tired a lot of the time and had nasal congestion.
* Stereotypes playing into Pam's thinking that she could not possibly have sleep apnea as a petite otherwise healthy woman.
* Orthodontic extractions and retractive braces and headgear Pam wore 24/7 for over a year as a teen.
* Pam describes reading James Nestor's book "Breath" and "Jaws" by Sandra Kahn on the link between jaw development and sleep-disordered breathing.
* Seeing an airway dentist and an orthodontist who specialized in airway issues.
* Pam describes having a sleep study showing she had sleep apnea and consulting doctors using telemedicine.
* Pam describes how her orthodontist recommended a surgical solution with an oral and maxillofacial surgeon.
* Starting CPAP treatment in the meantime while considering surgical options.
* Reasons Pam chose the EASE procedure with Dr. Kasey Li.
* Pam explains the EASE protocol in detail.
Dr. Kasey Li's website
Pam's surgeon discussed in this episode:
Pam's orthodontist: Dr. Rebecca Bockow
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Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes people with sleep apnea discussing their experiences with medical procedures and devices. This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your medical professionals before starting or stopping any medication or treatment.