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…
Pulmonary hypertension is a type of high blood pressure (hypertension) that specifically affects the arteries which supply the lungs and the heart. It is a serious condition that can impair the walls of the pulmonary arteries, preventing their ability to function properly – and over time, this can cause damage to the right side of…
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…
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…
