Have you been told that you’re a loud snorer? Or are you experiencing morning headaches, daytime tiredness, difficulty concentrating, irritability, and dry mouth, or sore throat upon waking up? You could have what is referred to as sleep apnea— a potentially serious sleep disorder characterized by breathing disturbances. The condition warrants prompt diagnosis and treatment…
Pulmonary medicine is among the various subspecialties of internal medicine. It focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the full spectrum of conditions affecting the components of the respiratory system: the nose, mouth, throat, voice box, windpipe, large and small airways, and the lungs. To help give you a better understanding of pulmonary medicine,…
Two types of doctors treat asthma: allergists and pulmonologists. It is important that you see the right one to get the most effective treatment for your condition. How can the average person discern which medical doctor to see and not waste time going to the wrong one? To help you with this, let’s talk about…
You may have heard some strange or scary things about what happens during a visit to an allergist, but rest assured that technology and medical knowledge have made great strides in keeping you comfortable while the allergy doctor figures out what is causing your miserable symptoms. You should soon be able to effectively control your…
Pulmonary Medicine is a branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of conditions affecting the lungs. It is also referred to as “pulmonology” and the practitioners who specialize in it are called pulmonologists. To become a pulmonologist, a doctor needs to undergo at least two years of highly competitive and intensive…
Being unable to sleep throughout the night can have the immediate effect of tiredness, exhaustion, irritability, and distractedness the next day. Sleeping poorly from time to time is part of life. Chronic sleeplessness, however, can have long-term consequences. The effects of sleep deprivation are well-known — from memory and concentration problems to mood changes, weakened…
Pulmonology is a subspecialty of internal medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders and diseases of the respiratory system. Physicians who specialize in providing care for people with such conditions are referred to as pulmonologists. Let’s get a better insight into the specialty of a pulmonologist by learning about the specific…
You must have heard time and time again about the health risks associated with not getting good quality and quantity of sleep, but did you know that having an irregular sleep schedule is just as bad? In fact, a study conducted on university students in Taiwan suggests that an irregular bedtime schedule and poor sleep…
A cardiopulmonary (heart + lungs) stress test is a noninvasive, no-prep diagnostic test which your pulmonologist uses to better understand your heart and lung function. This high-tech procedure is simple to take and easy for a practitioner to administer, yet it yields a wealth of beneficial information. Let’s talk about what a cardiopulmonary stress test…
Allergies impact millions of Americans with mild to severe – and even life-threatening – symptoms. If you struggle with seasonal allergies, asthma, eczema, or another form of allergic sensitivity, here are some facts about this chronic condition from Dr. Oseni in Weatherford, TX. Knowledge is power, and it can help you get the care you…
