Breathless: Uncovering the Hidden Epidemic of Airway Disorders
Millions of people silently suffer from breathing and sleep problems. Conditions such as sleep apnea, snoring, and upper airway resistance syndrome lead to exhaustion, fatigue, and a range of chronic mental and physical health issues. These problems, often misunderstood and undiagnosed, not only affect health but also the quality and longevity of life. Inspired to shed light on this hidden epidemic, Airway Revolution Foundation co-founders Sydney Avis and Dr. Victor Avis teamed up with the 17-time Emmy-winning team at Moving Pictures to create Breathless, a groundbreaking docuseries. This series brings to light the untold stories of those affected by airway disorders and will serve as a catalyst to grow and strengthen our grassroots movement and to inspire action that will impact airway healthcare and change the quality of life for tens of millions of people throughout the world.
Airway disorders don’t just cause discomfort—they shorten lives. Millions suffer without even realizing it. Breathless aims to change this by revealing the historical context of shrinking airways and offering a roadmap to better understanding and care.
Adults aged 30-69 years have mild to severe obstructive sleep apnea
(Lancet Respir Med. 2019 August)
In middle-aged men and women is likely missed.
(Sleep, Sept 1997)
2–5% have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), affecting their daily lives.
(AAP Publications, Jan 2019)
Breathless is more than a documentary. It’s a public rally cry that drives The Airway Revolution movement to transform how airway health is understood and treated.
Showcases real stories of people who have successfully navigated and overcome airway, breathing, and sleep challenges, offering hope to others.
Features leading experts in airway health, along with cutting-edge treatments and technologies that improve lives and elevate the standard of care.
Sydney and Dr. Victor Avis of The Airway Revolution Foundation envisioned a way to bring awareness to airway health and inspire change in healthcare. Orly and Ed Wiseman, the husband-and-wife team behind Moving Pictures, transformed that vision into a captivating film. Backed by the expertise of our Board of Directors and a diverse advisory board of airway, business, and creative experts, this project has evolved into a dynamic, people-driven movement for meaningful change.
Dr. Victor Avis and Sydney Avis: Visionaries behind The Airway Revolution Foundation
Moving Pictures: Led by Emmy-winning producers/Directors Orly and Ed Wiseman
Through Breathless, we aim to ignite a grassroots movement that will drive awareness and advocacy for better airway care. Together, we can change how airway health is prioritized—ensuring tomorrow’s physicians, dentists, allied health professionals, and researchers are prepared to address this hidden epidemic.
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