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Not Sleeping Well? When Should You Have a Sleep Study?

If you still cannot sleep well despite keeping a sleep journal, reducing your caffeine intake, avoiding media before bedtime, and incorporating other beneficial techniques into your lifestyle, then it is in your best interest to consider having a sleep study. Also referred to as polysomnography, a sleep study is a noninvasive overnight evaluation whereby your… 

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Types of Allergies You Can Experience

When someone has an allergic reaction to a substance, their body mistakenly interprets the substance to be a harmful invader – such as a bacterium or a virus. Many people have allergies to pollen, peanuts, or dust. An allergy is an unpleasant experience capable of hindering your quality of life, and some people’s allergies can… 

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How Is Emphysema Diagnosed?

Shortness of breath is the main symptom of emphysema, which is a chronic and progressive lung disease. The lungs’ air sacs, which are called alveoli, rupture – and thus cannot exchange as much oxygen with the blood as necessary. This also compromises the lungs’ ability to eliminate carbon dioxide from the blood and exhale it… 

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What You Need to Know About the Coronavirus – and How to Protect Yourself and Those You Love

The Civil War, Pearl Harbor, 9/11 … America has faced many adversities in its history and has managed to emerge stronger in the aftermath. But how do you fight and defeat an invisible medical enemy – especially one as seemingly challenging as the global COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic? The first step to overcoming any crisis of… 

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Coronavirus 2019 – What You Need to Know

In response to COVID-19, Lung and Sleep Specialists of North Texas is taking all necessary measures for the safety of our patients and staff. We are cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting all frequently touched surfaces multiple times daily. If you are coughing or sneezing, please immediately put on a mask and notify the front desk for… 

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Mold Toxicity Testing and Treatment

Exposure to toxic mold can have dangerous health repercussions. Reactions to mold include irritation of the nose, throat, and eyes, with symptoms including coughing and wheezing. In some people, the skin also has a reaction. Those who need to see a doctor right away when exposed to toxic mold include people who are allergic to… 

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Stay a Step Ahead Before the Allergy Season

As allergy season approaches, you may be dreading the sneezing, stuffy head, and runny nose that always comes with it. The seasonal increase of both pollen and mold around you triggers your immune system every time. One allergen that is notorious in our region is mountain cedar – which is actually Ashe juniper – causing… 

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Benefits of a Healthy Cardiovascular System

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… 

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