Category: Sleep Health

Can A CPAP Machine Boost Your Sex Life?

When a patient is diagnosed with sleep apnea, a sleep disorder that causes snoring and disrupted sleep, the doctor may recommend treatment with a CPAP machine, a nasal mask that provides more airflow and keeps the airways open during sleep. But many patients who are diagnosed wonder, If I wear this machine, what will happen… Read More


New Kids on the Block: Could Your 2nd “Hidden” Tonsils Be Causing Snoring or Sleep Apnea?

Most people are aware of tonsils that are present in the back of the throat. Tonsils are often the cause of sore throat and sometimes strep throat, which is painful and requires antibiotic treatment. Sometimes tonsils also accumulate debris and form little pockets that fill with white or yellow cheesy material, known as tonsiliths or… Read More


Many People Learned About Inspire Therapy for Sleep Apnea At Our Free Event.

On Thursday, June 14, 2018, Dr. Michael Friedman,  Dr. T.K. Venkatesan, and  Dr. Claire Kenneally held a free community education event at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Olson Auditorium to to discuss Inspire Therapy, a groundbreaking treatment for people who struggle with Sleep Apnea. 


Trouble Sleeping? Your Sleep Tracking Wearable Might Not Be Helping

At Chicago Chicago Sleep Center, we see a lot of patients who have trouble sleeping, and it’s no wonder. Insomnia is a serious disability for over 50 million Americans and requires definitive assessment and treatment. With wearable technology becoming more common, a lot of people are more aware of their sleep patterns. And knowledge is… Read More


On June 14, 2018, Learn About Inspire Therapy for Sleep Apnea at our Free Community Information Event

If you or a loved one is struggling with Sleep Apnea, this is the informative discussion that may change your world. You may have heard about Inspire Therapy on the radio, and perhaps even read about it. Now, Chicago Sleep Center and Dr. Michael Friedman are hosting a free Community Education Event on Thursday, June… Read More


Understanding CPAP

Featuring Dr. Friedman This video features the most up-to-date information and how to use a CPAP machine. 


Sleepless in Chicago

It’s No Love Story! March 11-17th is National Sleep Awareness Week. The experts at Chicago Sleep Center are taking the opportunity this week to raise awareness about the importance of sleep and how sleep plays a critical role in our health.


Why Are More Women with OSA Misdiagnosed?

Women and Sleep Apnea When we think about someone suffering with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), we often picture an older, heavyset male with a thick neckline and a ground-shaking snore. While this mental picture fits the medical description of a patient suffering from sleep apnea, it by no means paints the complete picture of most… Read More


New Study Reveals That Sleep Disorders Affect Women and Men Very Differently

A new study from the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine reveals that women and men are affected very differently by sleep disorders. A two-year study was conducted on 744 similar age patients who received sleep-related healthcare from seven private general practices. Patients were asked to complete a variety of sleep-related questionnaires in order to better… Read More


Back-to-School Early Morning Time Start May Be Harmful To Your Child’s Health

Kids and Sleep According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an average of one third of U.S. middle and high school aged children are not getting enough sleep-less than 8 hours on school nights to be exact. Sleep is essential for physical and mental rejuvenation in adults however, sleep is more critical for… Read More


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