Project Sleep’s Emma Cooksey has been featured in the TIME article, “What to Do If You Have Sleep Apnea” by Matt Fuchs, published on November 22, 2024. The article discusses why it’s important for people with sleep apnea to know about different treatment options available and in development.
In the article, Emma gave a patient perspective on living with sleep apnea, describing the early challenges she experienced adapting to her CPAP machine.
Figuring out how to get comfortable with CPAP is a big missing part of the process
Importantly, the article covers the many treatment options for sleep apnea, including CPAP, oral appliances, surgical options, lifestyle changes, and medications. Often, patients aren’t aware that there are multiple treatment options, and more in development coming to market in the years to come.
Emma Cooksey is the Sleep Apnea Programs Manager at Project Sleep, including hosting the Sleep Apnea Squad educational program. She was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea at the age of 30, after more than a decade of unexplained health issues. In 2020, Emma launched a weekly podcast, “Sleep Apnea Stories” to break down stereotypes of sleep apnea while also raising awareness of symptoms and treatment options.
TIME is a global media brand built on 100 years of unparalleled trust and authority, with an audience of more than 100 million people worldwide across our platforms. Given that an estimated 80% of people with obstructive sleep apnea are currently undiagnosed, this article is a significant contribution toward helping raise awareness about sleep apnea and, specifically, the different treatment options available.
If you have received a sleep apnea notification on your watch, or are having trouble finding a sleep specialist or sleep center in your area, reach out to Project Sleep’s Sleep Helpline. This is a free navigational support service provided by a non-profit organization to help anyone facing sleep issues or sleep disorders.
Project Sleep’s Sleep Apnea Squad educational series covers a wide variety of topics to help people living with sleep apnea and their loved ones navigate both the medical journey and the social experience.
Project Sleep’s Rising Voices program serves the dual purpose of fostering a new generation of patient-advocates spreading awareness of sleep disorders while empowering participants.
