Snoring is not always harmless.

Dr. Eddie Patton breaks down obstructive sleep apnea—what it is, why it is commonly missed, and how it can affect your energy, mood, memory, blood pressure, heart health, stroke risk, and daily safety. He also explains sleep studies, CPAP, lifestyle changes, oral appliances, and other treatment options that can help you sleep better, feel better, and live longer.

Schedule an appointment with Dr. Patton HERE.

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Key Takeaways

1. Obstructive sleep apnea is more than snoring. It happens when the upper airway narrows or closes during sleep, briefly reducing breathing and repeatedly waking the brain to restore airflow.

2. You can spend seven, eight, or nine hours in bed and still wake up exhausted if sleep apnea is disrupting your breathing throughout the night. Those repeated interruptions can affect energy, memory, focus, mood, and performance at work or school.

3. Untreated sleep apnea can raise the risk of high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease, heart rhythm problems, diabetes, depression, anxiety, headaches, and other health concerns. It can also increase the risk of motor vehicle accidents, work-related injuries, hospitalizations, and preventable healthcare costs.

4. Sleep apnea does not only affect older men or people with larger bodies. It can affect people of different ages, genders, and body types, especially when anatomy, family history, alcohol use, sedatives, smoking, or weight contribute to airway narrowing.

5. Common warning signs include loud snoring, witnessed pauses in breathing, gasping or choking at night, dry mouth, morning headaches, frequent nighttime urination, daytime fatigue, irritability, trouble concentrating, and drowsiness while driving.

Snoring is not always harmless.
Dr. Eddie Patton breaks down obstructive sleep apnea&mdash;what it is, why it is commonly missed, and how it can affect your energy, mood, memory, blood pressure, heart health, stroke risk, and daily safety. He also explains sleep studies, CPAP, lifestyle changes, oral appliances, and other treatment options that can help you sleep better, feel better, and live longer.
Schedule an appointment with Dr. Patton&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eddiepattonmd.com/">HERE</a>.
Subscribe to Your Health, Your Wealth on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-health-your-wealth/id1753618933">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5Kt5d56fOGpaPnn2PmwPb2?si=c6f20d1320484e33">Spotify</a>, and wherever you get your favorite podcasts.&nbsp;
Key Takeaways
1. Obstructive sleep apnea is more than snoring. It happens when the upper airway narrows or closes during sleep, briefly reducing breathing and repeatedly waking the brain to restore airflow.
2. You can spend seven, eight, or nine hours in bed and still wake up exhausted if sleep apnea is disrupting your breathing throughout the night. Those repeated interruptions can affect energy, memory, focus, mood, and performance at work or school.
3. Untreated sleep apnea can raise the risk of high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease, heart rhythm problems, diabetes, depression, anxiety, headaches, and other health concerns. It can also increase the risk of motor vehicle accidents, work-related injuries, hospitalizations, and preventable healthcare costs.
4. Sleep apnea does not only affect older men or people with larger bodies. It can affect people of different ages, genders, and body types, especially when anatomy, family history, alcohol use, sedatives, smoking, or weight contribute to airway narrowing.
5. Common warning signs include loud snoring, witnessed pauses in breathing, gasping or choking at night, dry mouth, morning headaches, frequent nighttime urination, daytime fatigue, irritability, trouble concentrating, and drowsiness while driving.

In Your Health, Your Wealth, renowned neurologist Dr. Eddie Patton exposes the hidden forces driving up medical costs for millions of Americans. From the fragmented healthcare infrastructure to hospital billing practices and pharmaceutical pricing, Dr. Patton provides an exhaustive examination of why the U.S. spends significantly more on healthcare than other nations.

"The US healthcare system emphasizes autonomy and choice for patients,” said Dr. Patton during episode one. "Accessibility is a key term that will be important in healthcare as we move forward." 

Dr. Eddie Patton is a recipient of Texas Monthly Magazine's SuperDoctors®, Houstonia Magazine's Top Doctors awards, and was appointed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott to the Texas Council on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders. These accolades, along with his decades of experience, make him the ideal host for a podcast like this.

The podcast is a must-listen for anyone grappling with skyrocketing premiums, outrageous medical bills, or lack of access to quality care. Dr. Patton encourages listeners to "Increase your mindset, health set, and heart set as it pertains to your health and the healthcare system.”

In Your Health, Your Wealth, renowned neurologist Dr. Eddie Patton exposes the hidden forces driving up medical costs for millions of Americans. From the fragmented healthcare infrastructure to hospital billing practices and pharmaceutical pricing, Dr. Patton provides an exhaustive examination of why the U.S. spends significantly more on healthcare than other nations.
"The US healthcare system emphasizes autonomy and choice for patients,” said Dr. Patton during episode one. "Accessibility is a key term that will be important in healthcare as we move forward." 
Dr. Eddie Patton is a recipient of Texas Monthly Magazine's SuperDoctors®, Houstonia Magazine's Top Doctors awards, and was appointed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott to the Texas Council on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders. These accolades, along with his decades of experience, make him the ideal host for a podcast like this.
The podcast is a must-listen for anyone grappling with skyrocketing premiums, outrageous medical bills, or lack of access to quality care. Dr. Patton encourages listeners to "Increase your mindset, health set, and heart set as it pertains to your health and the healthcare system.”