Health Disparities in Obstructive Sleep Apnea - Treatment Challenges

In this podcast episode, Dr Ashesha Mechineni interviews Dr Bharati Prasad, Associate Professor of Medicine and Medical Director of UIC Sleep Science Center and Program Director of Sleep fellowship at University of Illinois at Chicago. This is the conclusion of our core discussion on Health Disparities in Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Dr Prasad explains how Positive airway pressure treatment variables vary across various treatment groups and how real life factors play a role in overall long term clinical outcomes. She explores variations in research results among COVID 19 pandemic patients with obstructive sleep apnea as she draws to a close. 

Creators and Guests

Ashesha Mechineni, MD
Host
Ashesha Mechineni, MD
Sleep Physician, Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Ascension Illinois - Suburban Lung, Alexian Brothers Medical Center, St.Alexius Medical Center
Bharati Prasad, MD
Guest
Bharati Prasad, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine, Department of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago. Medical Director of the UIC Sleep Science Center, Center for Narcolepsy,Sleep and Health Research, Chicago IL
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