Breathe Better Sleep Better Live Better Podcast The Fallacy of Test Results [Podcast 89]
Apr 14, 2020
Dive into the complexities of health diagnostics where standard tests often mislead. Explore how sleep disorders aren’t just numbers on a scale and learn about the vital roles of vitamin D and thyroid health. Personal anecdotes highlight the impact of diet and hormonal fluctuations on well-being. Discover the intertwined relationship between cholesterol and statin use while uncovering the challenges of gluten sensitivity. Finally, empower yourself with insights that advocate for informed healthcare decisions.
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Tests Confirm — They Don’t Make The Diagnosis
- Tests confirm or narrow diagnoses rather than create them.
- Steven Park warns not to rely on tests to replace history and exam.
AHI Cutoff Misses Many Clinically Significant Events
- The AHI threshold misses shorter obstructive events like UARS.
- Steven Park explains you can have many brief obstructions yet test 'normal.'
Thin, Young, Female Still Had Sleep Breathing Disorder
- Kathy Park describes years of likely UARS despite appearing low risk.
- Pregnancy weight gain pushed her from UARS into diagnosable sleep apnea.