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267: Dr. Keith Matheny, ENT Surgeon & Airway Expert Discusses How a 20-Minute Procedure for Nasal Airway Obstruction Improved My Breathing and Sleeping

from The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast · host Mollie Eastman

😴 Why nasal breathing matters more than most realize when it comes to sleep. 😴 Could nasal valve collapse be affecting your sleep? 😴 What if your deviated septum isn't the whole problem? 😴 How can airway obstruction impact sleep quality? 😴 Why do some CPAP users still struggle? 😴 Could mouth tape make breathing harder for some people? 😴 What makes VivAer different from traditional surgery? 😴 How can better nasal airflow improve performance? 😴 Why is morning sunlight important for sleep health? 😴 Could poor sleep habits be limiting recovery? 😴 What role does REM sleep play in brain health? 😴 Better sleep quality starts with better breathing. GUEST LINKS: ***Take the NOSE score and find out if they are a candidate for the procedure: https://vivaer.com/SleepIsASkill/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aerinmedical/ Twitter: https://x.com/AerinMedical Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aerinmedical LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aerin-medical DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this podcast, our website, newsletter, and the resources available for download is not intended to be medical or health advice and shall not be understood or construed as such. 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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Aerin Medical is a privately held, venture-backed company headquartered in Mountain View, California. Aerin's mission is to help the millions of people living with chronic ENT conditions breathe better, sleep better, and get back to feeling like themselves. The company's two in-office treatments, VivAer for nasal airway obstruction and RhinAer for chronic rhinitis, use Aerin's proprietary temperature-controlled technology to deliver lasting symptom relief without the downtime of invasive surgery. More than 200,000 patients have been treated with Aerin Medical products to date. DR. KEITH BIO Dr. Keith Matheny is a Vanderbilt-trained Otolaryngologist who has been in community practice in North Dallas for nearly 25 years, with a focus on Rhinology and Sleep through office-based procedures and interventions. He is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of US ENT Partners, an ENT-focused Group Purchasing Organization serving more than 2,700 providers nationwide and helping practices save over $10 million annually through strategic supplier contracts. Dr. Matheny is also an inventor holding dozens of patents related to bioabsorbable drug-delivery implants for sinus and ear surgery, and is the founder of device companies Septum Solutions and Otologic Solutions. In addition, he co-founded Sleep Vigil, a company pioneering Remote Patient Monitoring for sleep apnea patients.

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