February is American Heart Month, which is a great time to get motivated to start keeping your heart healthy. The heart is the core of your cardiovascular system. The cardiovascular system comprises the heart and the circulatory system: The heart pumps blood throughout the body, delivering oxygen and nutrients to the body’s cells through the…
As we age, our bodies get more vulnerable to illnesses. It is essential to keep track of our physical fitness to stay active and healthy. This is what keeps us on our feet and lets us do the things we enjoy. One way doctors can assess whether we are healthy is through testing. An example…
Do you find it hard to stay awake during the day? Or do you find yourself suddenly dozing off even when performing activities? If so, you may have narcolepsy. What Is Narcolepsy? Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder in which a person experiences excessive daytime drowsiness and sudden attacks of sleep. There is no cure for…
It’s frustrating when you’re trying to get some sleep in bed and you suddenly get the sensation of wanting to move your legs. If your lower extremities begin to feel particularly twitchy while you’re in bed trying to sleep, or while immobile on a long-haul flight or car ride, know that this is most likely…
Lung & Sleep Specialists of North Texas is excited to bring you the latest information about research and advancements in pulmonary and sleep medicine, as well as tips and advice for sleep disorders, allergies, and lung health. This blog will also be used to post updates about our practice and keep in touch with our patients….
Sleep has a vital role in your health and well-being – your brain actually requires sleep for survival. People who get enough sleep at night are more mentally alert and physically responsive during the day. However, not everyone gets enough of it to keep their body functioning properly. Stress, disease, and alcohol use are just…
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths and is the second most frequently diagnosed type of cancer (after skin cancer), according to the American Cancer Society. Most people who have this type of cancer do not feel or notice any symptoms until it has spread (metastasized) to other tissues and organs, so it…
Pneumonia is a kind of pulmonary infection caused by viruses, bacteria, or fungi. This condition is characterized by the inflammation and swelling of the airways of your lungs, making it difficult to breathe. Your air sacs can also be filled with mucus, pus, or other fluids that cause heavy coughing. In this article, we’ll look…
Sleepwalking, also formally called somnambulism, is a disorder that causes people to get up, walk, and do complex things while they are still asleep. It happens much more frequently in children than in adults, and it usually happens if a person is sleep-deprived. Most of the time, someone who is sleepwalking remains in deep slumber…
An asthma attack can be cause for alarm, whether it’s happening to you or to your child – especially if it’s never happened before. But if this does happen, it is important to stay in control and not panic. If you or your child suddenly has trouble breathing, it is best to call 911. The…
