"CPAP is sexy? I tell my wife this all the time! As a sleep doctor with sleep apnea I can tell you Dr. Yatin Patel makes a convincing case. There is nothing sexy about snoring, exhaustion, brain fog, irritability, or sleeping in separate bedrooms. But having the energy to work, play, connect, and be truly present? That is very sexy. With warmth, humor, and impressive clinical experience, Dr. Patel removes the mystery surrounding sleep apnea and turns CPAP from an embarrassing bedside machine into what it really is: a tool for reclaiming your life. CPAP Is Sexy is smart, practical, refreshingly honest, and long overdue. If you have sleep apnea like me, or love someone who does, read this book."

—Michael J. Breus, PhD, Founder, The Sleep Doctor

"Sleep apnea shows up again and again in my patients with heart rhythm problems. Too many are prescribed CPAP, struggle with it, and eventually stop. This is the book I'll hand them, and the person at home lying awake, anxious after hearing them snore, gasp, or choke. Through real patient stories rather than medical lectures, it explains why treating sleep apnea matters and how sticking with CPAP can help give them their lives back."

—Gunjan Shukla, MD, FHRS
Director, Cardiac Electrophysiology, Good Samaritan Hospital, WMC Health

Assistant Professor of Medicine, New York Medical College

Assistant Professor of Medicine, Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine

"Healing starts with a good night's sleep. Dr. Patel shows, patient by patient, how CPAP gives that night back. To doctor is to teach — and Dr. Patel is bringing essential teaching not only to patients, but to many physicians too. This book is a must-have for patients and caregivers alike."

—Uday Nanavaty, MD, MHSc
Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine Physician

"Dr. Patel brings together scientific rigor, vast clinical expertise, and practical insight. He bridges the gap between complex medical concepts and their real-world application, making this book valuable for healthcare professionals, trainees, and informed patients alike. It thoughtfully addresses the challenges facing patients on CPAP and raises awareness of a sleep disorder that keeps growing in importance. Readers will find it an informative, practical, and enduring resource."

—Fuad M. Zeid, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine, Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine

Director, Intensive Care Unit, Cabell Huntington Hospital

"Finally, a book that makes living with sleep apnea, and using CPAP, feel less overwhelming. In CPAP Is Sexy, Dr. Yatin Patel combines relatable patient stories, warmth, and practical guidance to help readers understand their diagnosis and feel more confident about treatment.

What makes this book stand out is its attention to the person behind the mask. It addresses the emotional challenges of starting CPAP, the effects on partners and family life, and concerns about intimacy with compassion and humor. Its attention to the often-overlooked presentation of sleep apnea in women adds another valuable dimension.

Written in an engaging, easy-to-read style, the book helps readers move forward one small step at a time. From navigating the first 30 days and overcoming mask anxiety to troubleshooting common problems and traveling with CPAP, it offers guidance readers can return to throughout their treatment. It also encourages them to work with their sleep care team when additional help is needed.

Beyond the equipment, Dr. Patel explores healthier habits, relaxation practices such as Shavasana and his PREM technique, and the broader goal of reclaiming energy, connection, and enjoyment in everyday life.

Whether you are living with sleep apnea, supporting someone who uses CPAP, or a healthcare professional looking for practical ways to help patients, this book is a valuable companion. It offers something readers need alongside information: encouragement and hope."

—Bhavin Dave, MD
Gastroenterology Program Director, Bayhealth, Dover, Delaware
Former Associate Program Director, Internal Medicine

"Dr. Patel skillfully describes how sleep apnea is a thief that over time steals your alertness, health, emotional life, and intelligence. And in a brief moment, while at the wheel on a roadway, it can take your life . . . along with family, friends, and others. Effectively treating sleep apnea saves lives, on our roadways and on the many journeys taken after the 'fog' has lifted. Reading this engaging, informative, and insightful book can change your life."

—Mark R. Rosekind, PhD
Former NHTSA Administrator, NTSB Member, NASA scientist

"CPAP Is Sexy speaks directly to patients and families who may feel uncertain about sleep apnea treatment. Drawing on three decades of clinical experience, Yatin Patel combines memorable patient stories with clear, practical advice. This thoughtful and accessible book may help many readers understand the value of treatment and persist with CPAP."

— Ahmed S. BaHammam, MD, FRCP, FAASM, Professor of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, College of Medicine, King Saud University, President, Asian Society of Sleep Medicine

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