In a majority of cases, a person with COVID-19 will feel better within a few days or weeks of their first symptoms and generally make a full recovery within 12 weeks. Unfortunately, for some people, symptoms such as fatigue, sleep problems, and shortness of breath can last much longer. This is called long COVID. If…
Seasonal allergies are common among many Americans. If not managed properly, they can cause a variety of unpleasant symptoms such as itchy eyes, sneezing, and a runny nose. Seasonal allergies and COVID-19 can cause many of the same symptoms, making it more difficult to recognize whether that runny nose is a normal part of your…
Did you know approximately between 5 and 20% of Americans get the flu every year, particularly during flu season? The flu season in the United States begins in October, gets into full swing between December and February, and ends in March, depending on the state. In other words, winter is considered the prime season for…
COVID-19 has affected millions of people around the world and continues to run rampant throughout the U.S. While vaccinations can prevent severe symptoms, it’s important to note that pre-existing lung conditions can worsen the effects of COVID. That’s why patients who have chronic bronchitis are recommended to receive proactive treatment to avoid the risks of…
When you exercise, your cardiovascular and respiratory systems work hard to supply oxygen and other essential fuel to your muscles. How these systems function under stress can tell a lot about a person’s overall health. If your doctor wants to assess your heart and lungs, a cardiopulmonary stress test is just the right tool. Who…
Snoring is the rough rasping sound that results when air flows past the relaxed tissues in the throat, which (in some people) causes the tissues to vibrate as you breathe. It usually occurs when an individual progresses from light sleep to deep sleep, which is when the muscles relax in the soft palate (the back…
Our lungs play a vital role in our daily lives, allowing us to breathe in the oxygen we need to survive while removing waste gases from our bodies. Although our bodies have a natural defense system to help protect our lungs from germs and unwanted materials, there are ways we can improve our lung health…
A chronic cough is more than just an inconvenience, it can affect many aspects of your life – from interfering with normal day-to-day activities to dramatically interrupting your sleep – leaving you feeling exhausted. A chronic cough can be caused by many factors, but primarily smoking, asthma, postnasal drip, and acid reflux are to blame….
We chuckle at one of Snow White’s seven dwarfs, Sleepy, who is always struggling to stay awake – able to fall asleep at the drop of a hat. Many people feel like they can identify with Sleepy, and it’s no joke: As many as 200,000 people in the United States are living with a condition…
If your coughing has become a daily occurrence, you are probably wondering what is going on, and if it’s something serious. A chronic cough is defined as a cough that lasts six weeks or longer. There are many possible causes of a chronic cough, and it is possible to have more than one condition causing…
