Chest Diseases Associates & Sleep Disorders Center

Chest Diseases Associates & Sleep Disorders Center Full-service diagnosing and treatment for different types of sleep disorders, pulmonary and respiratory disorders in Merrillville, Indiana

04/21/2022

Does your work schedule require you to work different shifts often? People who have constantly changing sleep patterns are at risk for gastrointestinal and cardiovascular disease, as well as chronic sleep disorders.

04/19/2022

Do you suspect you might be dealing with something more serious than mild insomnia? It’s important to see a sleep specialist as soon as possible. Left untreated, sleep issues can have serious negative consequences that include health problems, strains in relationships, and impairment of daily functioning.

04/12/2022

A study of 19,000 young drivers found that those who slept fewer than six hours a night were 21 percent more likely to get into a car accident during a two-year period studied by researchers. For accidents on the weekend, the young drivers who admitted sleeping fewer than six hours a night were 55 percent more likely to be responsible.

04/07/2022

Do you know that during the first two years of a baby’s life, new parents miss around six months of sleep on average? That’s really a lot!

04/05/2022

Do you know that alcohol consumption actually makes you more vulnerable to having obstructive sleep apnea? Since alcohol relaxes the muscles surrounding the throat, it is more likely to cause the blockages that cause sleep apnea.

03/31/2022

Did you know that sleeping can help you to learn something new? Researchers at New York University say your mind often practices skills while you sleep. So, if you’re trying to learn how to play golf, or speak a new language, you’ll perform much better after a full night’s sleep.

03/29/2022

Sleep doctors are able to diagnose and treat patients who are suffering from a number of sleep-related conditions. This can be anything from excessive snoring or intermittent insomnia to more serious conditions like sleep apnea and narcolepsy.

03/24/2022

Adults are supposed to get about eight hours of sleep each night. On average, how many hours of sleep do you get a night?

03/22/2022

Co-morbid or secondary insomnia is the inability to sleep caused by some specific controllable factor. Examples could be caffeine, medication, stress, or arthritic pain.

03/17/2022

In many cases, an apnea, or temporary pause in breathing, is caused by the tissue in the back of the throat collapsing. This leads to a choking sensation, which can cause a person to wake up multiple times a night, and makes for a very restless night's sleep.

03/15/2022

Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders include, Non-24-Hour Sleep Wake Disorder, Shift Work Disorder and Delayed Phase Sleep Disorder. These disorders are characterized by an inability to fall asleep and wake up at the traditionally accepted times.

03/10/2022

What is a sleep disorder? It’s defined as a change, disruption, or irregularity in sleeping patterns and habits that ends up affecting your overall quality of life, your health, and even threatening your safety.

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8909 Broadway
Merrillville, IN
46410

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+12197690054

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