Sleep Apnea Isn't Just for Older Men, with Sheryl Stillman AWAKE: The Sleep Health Podcast

Many individuals, especially women, face dismissal of their sleep issues by healthcare professionals, emphasizing the need for second opinions and proper diagnosis.In this episode, Sheryl Stillman shares her journey with severe obstructive sleep apnea. Sheryl discusses her struggles with sleep issues, initially dismissed as menopause-related by her primary care physician. Despite being prescribed a CPAP machine, her first experience was negative due to a lack of support and understanding. How...