Do you or a friend or family member have COPD and OSA?

Hello Friend of the ASAA,
 
We know we have asked before - but do you OR a friend or family member have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)?  
 
If you answered ‘yes’ to the question above, we need your help!
 
The COPD Foundation and American Sleep Apnea Association have launched a successful study to help patients make better use of their therapies, overcome barriers and achieve their health and quality of life goals. This study is proving free education and peer coaching to individuals living with both COPD and OSA, who require the use of CPAP therapy at night. Individuals who also use oxygen with their CPAP therapy at night are also encouraged to sign up. If you have ever been diagnosed with COPD and OSA, join the O2VERLAP Study and reserve your seat in our virtual classroom today. If you have a friend or family member that has both COPD and OSA, please forward this email to them to sign up using the link below.

The initial study results are very encouraging. Many study participants have benefitted from the coaching and education offered as part of this program.

Our enrollment period ends in April - this is your last chance to sign up.
 
Learn more and get all your questions answered here.

==> Get started now
 
Study participation in the O2VERLAP Study is mostly online and is completely voluntary. There is no cost to registering and compensation up to $75 may be provided.
 
Questions? E-mail the study directly at O2VERLAP@copdfoundation.org
 
Thank you for helping to spread the word about the O2VERLAP research study!
 
Carl Stepnowsky, PhD, Principal Investigator, O2VERLAP Study
Elisha Malanga, Administrative Principal Investigator, O2VERLAP Study

March 20th is Sleep Apnea Awareness Day - Join us on at 7pm EDT Facebook LIVE

Join us on Wednesday March 20th at 7pm EDT

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Join Kevin Bradley and our patient panel this Wednesday on Facebook LIVE and talk about the symptoms, signs and journey to getting their sleep apnea diagnosis.

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Did you know the ASAA’s recently conducted survey of sleep apnea patients showed:

• 30% of respondents also reported having GERD – a rate much higher than the estimated U.S. prevalence of 18%. 
• 45% stated high blood pressure and sleep apnea – higher than the estimated U.S. occurrence of 33%. 
• 20% reported also having diabetes – more than twice the estimated U.S. prevalence
• 15% of respondents also reported having major depression – which is more then 2x the U.S. diagnosis

Typical symptoms of sleep apnea include heavy snoring, excessive daytime sleepiness or fatigue, difficulty with concentration or memory, and waking during the night feeling short of breath. Untreated sleep apnea can lead to serious health consequences, but with treatment many people see dramatic improvements to their quality of life. Join us in raising awareness of sleep apnea this Wednesday, March 20^th at 7pm EDT on Facebook LIVE.

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https://www.facebook.com/sleepapneaorg/

FREE WEBINARS: All our webinars are recorded and can be watched anytime.

Mission Statement
The American Sleep Apnea Association is dedicated to the promotion of sleep health through research, advocacy and education.

About ASAA
The American Sleep Apnea Association (ASAA) is a patient-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We are dedicated to improving the lives of those diagnosed with sleep apnea and to advocate for those who are undiagnosed. Our goal is to increase diagnosis and reduce unnecessary injuries, disabilities, comorbidities and premature deaths associated with this disorder by advancing awareness, education and research.

Special notice to SleepHealth App Users: FREE and LIVE webinar on sleep apnea care tonight!

New webinar dial in number

If you want to call in to the webinar, dial 202-602-1295 and enter 960-914-660 for the conference ID.

Otherwise, sign in directly at join.me/sleephealth.

Hope to see you there tonight! Bring all your questions! —Your friends at the ASAA and Sleeptember

“As a non-profit organization, the American Sleep Apnea Association
does not endorse any hospital, sleep center, company, or products.”

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