{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The DOC Podcast","title":"The Impact of Sleep & Sleep Disorders on Patient Health (w/Dr. Saema Tahir) [Ep.141]","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/8c1e6d21\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4260,"description":"Episode Description:\nJoin me for an in-depth conversation with sleep medicine specialist and quadruple Board Certified Physician (Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine, Sleep Medicine), Dr. Sima Tahir, as we discuss the critical role that sleep plays in overall health. Dr. Tahir shares her journey from working on the COVID-19 frontlines to opening her own boutique sleep practice in Manhattan, and why she believes sleep should be at the forefront of medical care.\nKey Topics Covered:\nWhy Sleep Medicine Matters\nThe lack of sleep education in medical schools and residencies\nWhy sleep disorders are missed by traditional healthcare systems\nHow sleep affects every aspect of health, from mood to chronic disease\nRecognizing Sleep Disorders\nWarning signs in children AND adults (headaches, jaw pain, teeth grinding, brain fog, irritability)\nWhy children should NEVER snore\nThe connection between sleep disorders and ADHD/behavioral issues\nHow sleep problems manifest differently in kids vs. adults\nThe Diagnostic Challenge\nLimitations of polysomnography (sleep studies)\nWhy a normal AHI doesn't rule out sleep disorders\nUnderstanding upper airway resistance syndrome\nThe importance of reviewing raw sleep study data\nThe Multidisciplinary Approach\nWhy \"sleep takes a team\" - collaboration between physicians, dentists, orthodontists, and specialists\nHow dental providers can detect sleep and breathing issues\nThe role of orthodontics in addressing airway problems\nBreaking down silos between medical and dental \nSleep Quality vs. Quantity\nWhy 7-9 hours isn't enough if quality is poor\nUnderstanding sleep architecture and circadian rhythms\nHow weekend sleep schedule changes affect your entire week\nThe one-hour-per-day recovery rule\nPractical Sleep Hygiene\nThe importance of consistent sleep/wake times\nHow hormones (especially in perimenopause) affect sleep\nWhy waking up multiple times per night is NOT normal\nRed flags that indicate you need a sleep evaluation\nPerfect...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Wf6VIMhB_ulpfJzsJlix0BOF0i4W9yk8xxJ6-5X1Y6E/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQxOTI3LzE2OTg2/MzExNDktYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}