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…
If you aren’t able to fall asleep or stay asleep as well as you would like, then it is probably in your best interest to have an evaluation by a sleep doctor. Your sleep doctor may recommend a “sleep study” to reveal some of the mysteries of what is happening while you sleep. A sleep…
Did you know that, on average, 11 Americans die from asthma each day? This fact alone is enough to convey how life-threatening an asthma flare-up can be. An asthma attack, or flare-up, is a sudden worsening of asthma symptoms and lung function. An asthma flare-up can develop slowly– over hours, days, or sometimes weeks –…
The Irish proverb “A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor’s book” fairly sums up the importance of having enough sleep. But what do sleep experts really say about how much sleep is ideal? Turns out, it isn’t just one magic number. Sleep experts debunk the 8-hour sleep rule, as there…
Thousands of men and women in the United States suffer from undiagnosed sleep disorders, much to the detriment of their health and safety. If you suspect you are one of these people, a sleep study could be your key to overcoming your sleep problem and, ultimately, restoring your overall quality of life. In this blog…
Asthma, hay fever, and other allergy-related conditions are common health problems, with as many as 50 million Americans reporting to have an allergy-related disease. Although some allergy-related conditions, such as mild hay fever, may not cause too much of a problem, there are some symptoms that should not be ignored. Allergies occur when the body’s…
24You’ve probably heard time and time again that you need to get enough sleep. But are you aware of what happens if you (always) don’t? According to sleep experts, chronic sleep deprivation can have deleterious effects on a person’s health. Below, you’ll learn about the negative health consequences of chronic sleep deprivation, how much sleep…
Chronic bronchitis is the long-term inflammation of the tubes responsible for transporting air to and from the air sacs of the lungs (bronchi). Chronic bronchitis is one of the two conditions that fall under the under the chronic pulmonary obstructive disease (COPD) umbrella. Unlike acute bronchitis, which develops after the flu and goes after a…
Studies have linked sleep disorders to allergies, namely that people with allergies have a much higher incidence of sleep difficulties than those without. The worse your allergies are, the worse your sleep problem tends to be. Sleep is imperative to your overall health, so if allergy symptoms (coughing, nasal congestion, etc.) are interfering with your…
