118 - Dr Chris Allen - Instagram's "Sleep Doctor Chris" on His Own Journey with OSA

Sleep Apnea Stories

Emma is joined by "Sleep Doctor Chris" from Instagram, AKA Dr. Chris Allen, a Pediatric Neurologist and Sleep Specialist.

In this episode:

* Becoming a sleep influencer on social media to help raise awareness about sleep issues.

* Chris shares his own journey with OSA and how it helps him to relate to the experiences his OSA patients have.

* Attending a conference and leaving CPAP behind and realizing how much worse he felt without CPAP therapy.

* Discovering the University of Chicago sleep clinic for pediatrics and then completing a fellowship at the University of Michigan.

* Normalizing the need to attend regular CPAP checkups as sleep apnea changes over time and the pressures needed can change.

* Dr. Allen on the range of options available to treat obstructive sleep apnea.

* Misunderstandings between minimum usage requirements vs. using the CPAP every time you sleep.

* The importance of representation as a black doctor with OSA.

Connect with Chris:

www.instagram.com/sleepdrchris

Connect with Chris's wife:

https://www.instagram.com/wiseweightmanagement

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Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes people with sleep apnea discussing their experiences of medical procedures and devices. This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your medical professionals before starting or stopping any medication or treatment.