For anyone experiencing an asthma flare up, there is nothing more terrifying than not being able to breathe. Even for someone who has learned to manage their symptoms, a periodic flare up can be frightening and is never welcome. With asthma, there is no cure, only management of symptoms and learning how to prevent flare…
One of the most crucial facets of a person’s overall health is whether they get the proper amount of sleep every night. The human body needs a certain amount of sleep depending upon factors like age, lifestyle, and health. Some people are early risers, some people are night owls – and neither is better or…
Polysomnography, or a sleep study, takes place in a bedroom-like sleep lab with diagnostic tools to measure a patient’s brain waves, breathing patterns, heart rate, oxygen levels, and eye and leg movements during sleep. Sleep studies test nighttime sleep patterns, look for when the person’s sleep is disrupted, and determine whether the patient suffers from…
A stuffy, sneezy nose. Rapid-fire sneezes where you can’t catch your breath. Itchy eyes. Welcome to allergy season. For those who suffer from allergies, even the smallest joys in life – from smelling a newly blossoming rose to playing with a kitten – can result in a cacophony of physical responses. But why do we…
Breathing should be easy. After all, it is an activity that everyone must do to stay alive. The oxygen that we breathe into our lungs is needed for the life of every cell in our body. Lung disease is therefore a serious health issue that can be life-threatening. Unhealthy working conditions can affect the quality…
Sleep may be one of those things we too often take for granted, even though we know that getting enough quality sleep is essential for our health and well being. There are many negative health and wellness consequences associated with sleep deprivation. Here are some of the most common symptoms that can happen when you…
Breathing should be easy. After all, it is an activity that everyone must do to stay alive. The oxygen that we breathe into our lungs is needed for the life of every cell in our body. Lung disease is therefore a serious health issue that can be life-threatening. Unhealthy working conditions can affect the quality…
If you have a hard time sleeping at night, you are not alone. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, approximately 70 million people in the U.S. are not getting enough sleep, and 60 percent of those actually have a sleep illness. Chances are if you suspect you have a sleep problem, you…
A good night’s sleep is essential to our health and quality of life. But sometimes, sleep issues can prevent us from getting the right amount of restful sleep. Lack of adequate sleep can increase our risk of diabetes, hypertension, depression, and obesity. It can also make us irritable, sleepy during the day, and unable to…
Our team at the Lung & Sleep Specialists of North Texas is hosting a grand opening to celebrate our new medical facility and sleep institute! There will be an open house, ribbon cutting, grand opening ceremony, food and prizes, and lots of fun for the whole family. With its welcoming and spacious atmosphere, advanced technologies,…
