#61 – Dr. Anil Rama, MD – Sleep Apnea Diagnosis and Treatment

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00:00 Introduction to Sleep Disordered Breathing

00:58 Understanding AHI and RDI

06:05 Challenges in Sleep Testing

11:30 Sleep Disordered Breathing in Children

22:38 The Role of Dentists and Primary Care Physicians

34:49 The Impact of Underdiagnosis on Healthcare

36:59 Jaw Structure and Sleep Disordered Breathing

44:37 Impact of Small Maxilla on Mental Health

45:42 Daytime Breathing Issues and CPAP Limitations

46:20 Understanding Reduced Flow and Nasal Resistance

49:10 Rhinomanometry: Measuring Nasal Resistance

50:43 Factors Affecting Nasal Resistance

54:31 Jaw Structure and Breathing: The Role of Expansion

01:03:43 Orthosomnia and Mental Health

01:10:48 Challenges in Nasal Maxillary Expansion

01:20:23 Understanding Turbinate Reduction and Radiofrequency Ablation

01:22:37 Evaluating Jaw Surgeons: What to Look For

01:26:35 The Complexities of Jaw Surgery Outcomes

01:29:07 Personal Experiences and Recommendations

01:45:44 The Connection Between Sleep Disorders and TMJ

01:48:36 Self-Diagnosis and Sleep Tracking Technologies

01:51:38 Final Thoughts and Future Interviews

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