EPISODE · Jun 28, 2022 · 1H 5M
074: Dr. Michael P. Murphy, Physician of Sleep Medicine and ENT surgeon, Talks to Us About Snoring. Is it a Quality of Life Issue or a Health Issue?
from The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast · host Dr. Michael Murphy, Mollie McGlocklin, Mollie McGlocklin Eastman, Mollie Eastman
🧘The 6 major categories of sleep.🧘The 2 most common sleep conditions: snoring and sleep apnea.🧘The relationship between weight gain/obesity and snoring/sleep apnea.🧘Snoring is a health issue, not just a quality of life issue.🧘What are your options if you are experiencing symptoms of sleep apnea?🧘How the STOP-Bang Questionnaire and Epworth Sleepiness Scale can help you determine whether you have sleep apnea.🧘How you can study your sleep at home.🧘Should you receive in-lab studies?🧘What are the solutions for these sleep conditions?🧘Possible benefits of palette expansion, especially in children.🧘Should you use mouth tape while you sleep?🧘How losing weight could help your sleep apnea. QUOTES:“It turns out that snoring is just not a quality of life issue. It can be a health issue as well.” EPISODE LINKS:Website: www.sleepcheckupmd.comInstagram: https://www.instagram/sleepcheckupmd Twitter: https://twitter.com/sleepcheckupmd DISCLAIMER:The information contained on this podcast, our website, newsletter, and the resources available for download are not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, medical or health advice. The information contained on these platforms is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation. Next Steps To Upleveling Your Sleep - Website: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/ ‘Sleep Obsessions’ Monday Newsletter: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/newsletter8-Week Wearable Group “Optimize Your Sleep” Program: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/optimizeSleep Is A Skill Podcast: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/podcastsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollie-eastman-sleep-is-a-skill-82531825/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollie.eastmanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sleepisaskill Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleepisaskill/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SleepIsASkillYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy-IU372xapHLvXnZRbXU7A
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Michael P. Murphy, MD, MPH, joins the podcast to discuss sleep apnea and snoring. He provides various ways to test your sleep at home, including the STOP-Bang Questionnaire and Epworth Sleepiness Scale. He also discusses different possible solutions for these common sleep conditions, including palette expansion, mouth tape, weight loss, and CPAP machines. Listen now to learn why these conditions are health issues, not just quality of life issues, and what you can do if you are experiencing symptoms. GUEST BIO: "Michael P. Murphy, MD, MPH is trained as a physician of sleep medicine and as an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) surgeon. He is one of only 275 physicians in the United States who is double board-certified in these two fields. This dual certification enables him to treat sleep apnea, snoring, and other sleep-related conditions, providing a full range of treatment options. He is able to perform the Inspire surgery for patients with sleep apnea who have not tolerated other treatments. Dr. Murphy’s practice is part of the Stanford Health Care system, located in a community in the San Francisco Bay Area where he has practiced since 2002. His medical practice encompasses a full range of care for patients of all ages, from young children to adults and seniors. He is a dedicated physician, and his success is reflected in service to more than 6,000 patients over the past three years alone. His commitment to quality patient care is reflected in 220 grateful testimonials and almost 900 upvotes on the Stanford Health Care website. Dr. Murphy obtained his medical degree with distinction in research from St. Louis University Medical School, was top of his class, and was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. He did his residency in otolaryngology at the University of Washington in Seattle, spent two additional years as an NIH Research Fellow, earned a competitive otolaryngology research grant from the American Academy of Otolaryngology, and completed a master’s degree in public health. "
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074: Dr. Michael P. Murphy, Physician of Sleep Medicine and ENT surgeon, Talks to Us About Snoring. Is it a Quality of Life Issue or a Health Issue?
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