Dhru Purohit Show: Dr. Oli Zolman on Hidden Sleep Apnea and Brain Aging

A hidden airway problem may be driving fatigue, brain aging, and chronic disease long before people realize it. In this condensed recap of the full Dhru Purohit Show episode, Dhru Purohit and guest Dr. Oli Zolman break down sleep apnea, upper airway resistance syndrome, and why snoring, teeth grinding, and waking unrefreshed can signal deeper sleep-disordered breathing issues. You’ll learn why leaner and younger people are often missed, how structural factors like a deviated septum, recessed jaw, and narrow airway affect recovery, and why tools like WatchPAT tests and CBCT scans can help with diagnosis. Dr. Zolman also explains treatment options including CPAP, BiPAP, surgery, and bone-borne maxillary expansion, plus how childhood development, mouth breathing, and tongue ties shape airway health. Instead of the full episode, get the key sleep science, neuroscience, and health-and-wellness insights in just minutes. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.