Can't Sleep? Can't Breathe? A Pulmonologist's Honest Guide | Dr. Nimish Shah | Episode 04

You wake up tired. You snore. You tell yourself it's nothing. It isn't. In this episode of The Health Relay, we sit down with Dr. Nimish Shah, pulmonologist, sleep medicine specialist, and Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, London, for an honest, no-jargon conversation about two things your body does every second of every day: breathe and sleep. Dr. Nimish has trained at King's College Hospital, worked at the Guy's Sleep Centre (the largest sleep centre in Europe), and now consults at Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Jaslok Hospital in Mumbai. He's seen it all, and he's here to tell you what most people get completely wrong. In this episode, Dr Nimish Shah breaks down: → What poor sleep is actually doing to your body → How to assess your sleep quality properly → When snoring becomes a serious warning sign → Whether melatonin really helps or is just a quick fix → Why “revenge bedtime procrastination” is affecting so many people → How air pollution and vaping are impacting lung health → The long-term effects COVID-19 has had on our lungs → Simple habits Indians should change for better health Whether you've been ignoring a symptom or just want to understand your body better, this one's for you. The Health Relay is a podcast series of honest conversations with the doctors and experts shaping healthcare in India. We also publish a weekly newsletter with the most important healthcare developments. No fluff, straight to your inbox. Subscribe: https://somaahealth.beehiiv.com/subsc... #saniyathosar Co-founder of Somaa Health Host of ‘The Health Relay’ Podcast LinkedIn:   / saniyathosar   🎙️ Guest: #Drnimishshah, Pulmonologist & Sleep Medicine Specialist 🏥 Consultant, Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital & Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai Follow Somaa Health LinkedIn:   / somaa-health   Instagram:   / somaa.health   Facebook:   / 61587314347308   YouTube:    / @somaahealth   Website: www.somaa.health Follow Cocktail Studio LinkedIn:   / cocktail-studio-pvt-ltd   Instagram:   / cocktailstudioofficial   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Hz1K9... YouTube:    / @cocktailstudioofficial   Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 01:16 Host And Series Introduction 1:22 Dr Nimish Shah- Pulmonologist And Sleep Medicine Specialist 02:06 The Connection Between Lungs And Sleep 03:42 What Is Poor Sleep Doing To Us? 04:52 The Rem Cycle 06:21 How To Assess Your Sleep? 07:33 How Do I Know It’s Time To See A Sleep Specialist? 08:50 Does Tracking Your Sleep Actually Help? 10:19 Common Pre-Sleep Routine Mistakes 11:45 Bed-Time Revenge Procrastination 12:36 Melatonin: Helpful Sleep Aid Or Quick Fix? 15:01 When Snoring Isn’t “Just Snoring” Anymore 18:17 Do Mouth Breathers Have Sleep Apnea? 19:02 Are Mouth Strips Safe For Sleep? 20:20 How Is Air Pollution Affecting Our Health? 22:00 Should You Use An Air Purifier? 22:43 Allergies Caused By Air Pollution 24:26 Is Vaping Safer Than Smoking? 26:02 How Has Covid-19 Affected People’s Lungs Long Term? 27:19 Who Should Take The Pneumococcal Vaccine? 27:33 Habits Indians Should Change For Better Health 27:50 Hot Takes! #HealthTalk #DoctorTalk #KnowYourHealth #healthawareness #healthpodcast #AirQualityMumbai #BreatheBetter #sleepbetter