Common triggers of allergies are found everywhere – not just outside, but also inside. Look around you: Does the place look dusty? When was the last time you changed your bedding, vacuumed the carpet, and cleaned the curtains? Do you keep your windows open, so outdoor allergens, pollution, and smoke particles are entering your home?…
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…
Summer is the best time of year to explore and spend time outdoors. However, if you have asthma, you will want to take extra precautions while planning your next adventure – so that an asthma attack doesn’t turn your vacation into a nightmare. Severe asthma attacks can cause your airways to swell and narrow, which…
Spirometry is a simple test that is used to monitor and assess your lung function. It measures how much air you inhale and exhale and how quickly you do so. This test uses a medical device called a spirometer. It is a small machine connected through a cable to a mouthpiece. Spirometry is a safe…
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…
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…
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 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…
