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TIME Features Sleep Apnea and Project Sleep

Project Sleep’s Sleep Apnea Program Manager, 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.

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.

Educating about Sleep Apnea Treatment Options

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. 

About Emma Cooksey:

Emma Cooksey; a woman with blonde hair and blue eyes wearing a blue and white striped button down blouse.As the Sleep Apnea Program Manager at Project Sleep, Emma develops and implements new awareness and educational initiatives, such as 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. 

About TIME:

TIME is a global media brand with an audience of more than 100 million people worldwide. Created in 1923, TIME began as the first weekly news magazine: a digest of world events, for busy people to read. Today, TIME includes a website; a magazine; a social media footprint of over 51 million; plus, a film and television division, a content studio, and more. TIME’s mission is to provide trusted guidance about the ideas and people who shape and improve the world.

Got Questions? Contact Us at the Sleep Helpline

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.

Learn More about Sleep Apnea

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.

Meet People Living with Sleep Apnea

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.

Rising Voices sleep apnea advocate, Gary Knight. A bald man with unframed glasses wearing a steel blue 1/4 zip sweater.

Sleep Apnea Story Sharing: Meet Gary

Our Rising Voices Story Sharing Series continued with sleep apnea advocate Gary Knight! Gary shared his story of living with undiagnosed sleep…
White woman with long blonde hair and bangs in a black shirt.

Sleep Apnea Story Sharing: Meet Kristen

Our Rising Voices Story Sharing Series continued with sleep apnea advocate Kristen Cascio! Kristen shared her story of struggling with extreme fatigue…
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