The Disease: Sarcoidosis Sarcoidosis is an illness that causes small nodules, known as granulomas, in different organs of the body. These nodules are caused by inflammation, which is generally a normal response by your immune system when you are exposed to infection, injury, or toxins. However, in this instance, the inflammation is the…
Do you or someone you know have trouble sleeping because of strange behaviors or activities during the night? This may be the result of a parasomnia. Parasomnias are a group of sleeping disorders that interfere with sleep, and are characterized by abnormal movements, activities, emotions, perceptions, or behaviors that occur while you are trying to…
SHAPE™ is a diagnostic test for pulmonary hypertension, a life-threatening condition. SHAPE stands for Submaximal Heart And Pulmonary Evaluation. For some patients, it can replace the need for invasive testing that carries some serious risks. A rare group of auto-immune diseases called systemic sclerosis, or scleroderma, causes a hardening of the skin, and in some cases…
Do you have trouble falling asleep, or even staying asleep? Or maybe your sleep is interrupted with restlessness, terrors, or involuntary leg movements. If you are plagued with sleep problems, you probably feel it during the day, experiencing sleepiness, irritability, and increased hunger. Sleep disorders pose a significant health risk. In fact, the leading cause…
A pulmonary lung function test is a non-invasive way to determine how well your lungs are working. The test measures your lung capacity, airflow, volume, and how much oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged when you are breathing in and out. This test also provides other vital information your doctor needs, such as the condition…
Did you know that around 40 million Americans suffer from chronic sleep problems annually, with an additional 20 million suffering from occasional sleep problems each year? The problems are so widespread, that there is an entire sub-specialty of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders, as well as other problems related…
Sleep apnea is a common, yet serious disorder in which breathing is frequently interrupted during sleep. People with sleep apnea literally stop breathing, often dozens or even hundreds of times during the night. Patient’s with sleep apnea will often wake himself or herself up with a loud snort or snore when sleeping. This places extra…
COPD stands for “Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease” COPD is a broad category of chronic, or long-term, progressive diseases that cause some form of restriction or blockage of airflow. COPD includes diseases such as emphysema, chronic bronchitis, some forms of bronchiectasis and others. People with COPD are more likely to have difficulty climbing the stairs or…
Pulmonologist and sleep medicine specialist Dr. Olusegun Oseni recently redesigned his website to include more ways for patients to interact with his practice, Lung & Sleep Specialists of North Texas. The website offers a patient portal, online appointment requests, and a detailed patient education library including information on sleep disorders and lung health. In addition,…
