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…
A recent study in the U.K. has revealed that more people than ever before have quit smoking this year as a direct result of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) pandemic. In July 2020, the organization Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) reported that more than 1 million people stopped smoking since the coronavirus pandemic hit…
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…
Sleep plays a very important part in our overall physical health. It not only gives your brain the rest it needs, but it can also help to boost mood, productivity, and immunity, and can help to strengthen and repair the heart and circulatory system. Yet as many as 20% of adults report having a sleep…
If you suffer with allergies or asthma, you may be affected by more than just outdoor allergens such as pollen. Controlling indoor allergens can help to improve air quality within the home and to reduce unpleasant allergic reactions and asthma. An allergy causes the body’s immune system to overreact to what is normally a nonthreatening substance –…
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…
Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be life-threatening if not treated quickly and effectively. It causes breathing difficulties as the lungs fill with fluid and an accompanying cough that produces phlegm. The infection itself can cause further complications, such as pleural effusions, respiratory failure, renal failure, sepsis, and septic shock. Approximately 1 million adults…
A somnipathy, or sleep disorder, is a condition that negatively impacts a person’s sleep patterns. There are several kinds of sleep disorders, and experts often classify them based on their causes or how they affect the individual. The most common types of sleep disorders are parasomnias and dyssomnias. Let’s take a look at these two…
