How to quickly identify if you may have sleep apnea.

In this episode of Sleep Science Today, host Andrew Colsky interviews Carrissa Hankins, a family nurse practitioner, about obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). They discuss the symptoms and risks associated with OSA, as well as self-assessment methods. Hankins explains that OSA occurs when the throat muscles relax too much during sleep, causing a blockage in the airway. She emphasizes that OSA can affect anyone, not just overweight individuals, and that it can lead to serious health issues if left untreated. The episode concludes with a discussion of treatment options, including CPAP therapy and oral appliances.