Things that go ’Gasp’ in the night.

In this episode of Sleep Science Today, Dr. Ashtaad Dalal, a sleep medicine doctor, discusses the reasons why people may not wake up feeling rested in the morning. He explains that snoring and sleep apnea are common causes, but there are also other factors that can impact sleep, such as age, demographics, routine schedule, medications, and medical conditions. Dr. Dalal emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive evaluation to understand the whole picture of a person's sleep health. He also discusses the different methods of diagnosing sleep apnea, including in-lab sleep studies and home sleep studies. Treatment options for sleep apnea range from lifestyle changes to oral devices and surgical interventions.