130 - Dr. Karen Davidson - "Breathe Through Your Nose, Don't Pay Through It"

Sleep Apnea Stories

Emma is joined by Dr. Karen Davidson, an expert on measuring nasal function and how that can help sleep apnea patients.

In this episode:

* Why nasal resistance matters for patients with sleep apnea.

* Rhino manometry and how it works to determine nasal resistance.

* Dr. Davidson identifies some of the reasons that rhino manometry hasn't been widely offered to sleep apnea patients in the US.

* Karen shares about her new book, "Breathe Through Your Nose, Don’t Pay Through It: The Impact the Healthcare Industry has on Nasal Function and How We Breathe".

Find it on amazon here: https://a.co/d/aKJvksr

Connect with Dr. Davidson:

https://www.instagram.com/_thenoseknows

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-karen-parker-davidson-aprn-6682742b/

https://www.facthcg.com/

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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.