"...there were two instances where my stopped breathing woke me up, and I shot up out of bed gasping for air..."

January 27, 2021 | 20m 00s

This storyteller talks about his experiences with sleep apnea, including his symptoms, diagnosis, experiences with healthcare providers, and current maintenance using a CPAP machine.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:50 - 59

GENDER:Male

EDUCATION:More than a college degree

RACE/ETHNICITY:White

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):1xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Ear, Nose and Throat; Lungs and Breathing

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:None of the above

TOPIC:Experiencing symptoms; Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Making decisions about the right health care or treatment for you; Describing how easy or hard it has been for you to get the health care you need

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