Sleep Apnea Stories

120 - Bob File - Former MLB Player with OSA on Optimizing CPAP Settings


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Emma is joined by Bob File, a former MLB player recently diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea.


In this episode:


* Bob's career in major league baseball playing for the Toronto Blue Jays.


* His childhood and history of allergies, asthma and disrupted sleep.


* Bob's interest in fitness and performance and noticing he struggled to run long distances.


* Working with Pulmonologists and hearing about sleep testing but rejecting the idea of spending the night in a sleep lab.


* Bob's doctor noticing elevated red blood count levels and suggesting a sleep test to rule out sleep apnea.


* The combination of teeth grinding, night sweats and daytime sleepiness prompted Bob to do a home sleep test.


* Starting CPAP and really struggling the first few weeks. Bob on working with Jason Sazama of AXG Diagnostics to help refine his CPAP settings.


* Bob on combining a mouthguard with CPAP and Emma on combining her oral appliance and CPAP together.


Connect with Bob:


LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobfile/


X(Twitter)

https://twitter.com/BobFile


Connect with Jason Sazama

Sleep tech and host of the "Lanky Lefty 27" YouTube channel

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg_Rj5qrxlCo4OX6MMq08gQ

https://axgsleepdiagnostics.com/

Emma's Sleep Apnea Stories podcast episode with Jason Sazama

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/52-jason-sazama-cpap-with-a-sleep-tech/id1523358819?i=1000553425660


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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.

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