About this episode

Aparna Bhat, MD discusses the causes, symptoms, and solutions for sleep apnea.

Ever wake up gasping for breath, as if you’re choking? If so, you’re likely among the 1 billion people worldwide dealing with sleep apnea. In this podcast, sleep medicine specialist Aparna Bhat explains what causes sleep apnea and how it can be addressed. Love the show? Don’t miss a beat—sign up for our newsletter. Get must-have wellness advice, you can trust, delivered straight to your inbox!

People in this episode

Host: Cleveland Clinic

Guest: Aparna Bhat, MD

Topics covered

• sleep apnea
• health
• wellness
• symptoms
• risks
• solutions

Keywords

• sleep apnea
• breathing issues
• health advice
• wellness
• sleep medicine

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Organizations: Cleveland Clinic

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