Sleep Apnea, CPAP, and Barriers to Care in the US

Sleep apnea is a condition that can cause a lot of problems. It is also easily treatable. But there can be barriers to care for a number of reasons. This week, Aaron tells the story of his own diagnosis with sleep apnea, and the hurdles he had to jump to get treatment.

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Sleeping in the Hospital is Terrible: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFclKfulL3w

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