Sleep Apnea Squad: Sleep Apnea Testing

What’s a sleep apnea test? The latest Apple Watch alerts users of possible sleep apnea. But what kind of doctor do you see to get tested for sleep apnea and what’s the difference between an at home versus in sleep clinic sleep apnea test? On Tuesday, October 8th, 2024, we discussed all the options, insurance v. paying out of pocket, and advocating for yourself and your health.

In the interactive discussion, Sleep Apnea Squad: Sleep Apnea Testing, host Emma Cooksey was joined by Jody Martin, a Marine Corps Veteran and business owner living with obstructive sleep apnea, and Andrea Ramberg, MS, CCSH, RPSGT, a past president of the BRPT and Clinical Director at Ensodata.

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Jody Martin is a husband, Marine Corps veteran, and business owner. He lives in Texas with his wife of 30 years, Rachel. In 2019, Jody underwent testing in a sleep clinic and received a diagnosis of severe obstructive sleep apnea. After a difficult start to CPAP therapy, Jody abandoned it.

Later, when he tried to get help, he was told he would have to go through the entire process again, starting with his primary care doctor. It was a process he was unwilling to repeat. That was until he discovered Lofta, an online sleep apnea home testing company, and was able to go through testing, diagnosis, and getting set up on CPAP therapy entirely from home and with the support of Lofta staff. Jody is passionate about sharing his journey to encourage other people living with undiagnosed sleep apnea to learn about their testing options and get the testing, diagnosis, and treatment they need.

Andrea Ramberg MS, CCSH, RPSGT, has spent 16 years in sleep medicine, learning every component of polysomnography, from clinical to administrative. She is double credentialed with her RPSGT and CCSH and holds a Master of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology.  Andrea is EnsoData’s Clinical Director, and she joined the team in 2020 because of her passion for bringing Sleep Medicine into the future. From 2021-2023, Andrea served as President of the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists, BRPT, and her goal is to empower sleep technologists in new roles through the CCSH credential as Sleep Coaches, Sleep Educators, and Sleep Navigators. 

Project Sleep’s live broadcast series Sleep Apnea Squad takes a deeper dive into specific topics related to sleep apnea. Hosted by Emma Cooksey, each live event invites fellow members of the #SleepApneaSquad to explore various aspects of living with sleep apnea.

Tune in to Sleep Apnea Squad live events on Project Sleep’s YouTube channel. See the schedule of upcoming topics on our Sleep Apnea Squad page.