For many patients with pulmonary hypertension, exercising seems out of the question, but recent studies have shown that not all exercises are as impossible as they may seem for those who want to try them out. According to a recent study, a yoga regimen can be helpful in reducing stress and depression, and improving breathing function.
Our circadian rhythm is also responsible for how awake we feel during the day. This regulatory time clock can sometimes become confused or shift away from the preferred sleep/wake cycle. When this happens, we call the condition a circadian rhythm disorder.
Sleep apnea is a much more serious condition than many realize and can slowly deteriorate a person’s health, eventually causing a complication. One of the biggest dangers of sleep apnea is how it can significantly increase a person’s risk of having a stroke. Here’s everything you need to know about sleep apnea and sleep apnea stroke related incidence.
When traveling to a new time zone, our circadian rhythms are slow to adjust. If you are wondering how to get over jet lag when traveling to new time zones, here are some of the adjustments that you can make to help minimize the symptoms of jet lag.
Generally, sleep talking is considered harmless. Despite this, there are some cases of sleep talking in which medical attention may be advisable.
Typically, there are two types of cough: a chronic cough and an acute cough. These two types of cough can indicate very different things, so we wanted to take the time to dive a little into the difference between the two, and explain the easy way in which you can tell the two apart.
While the infection is common and treatable, pneumonia can be really bad news for people with weakened immune systems, children, and people over the age of 65. These at-risk groups are usually encouraged to practice strict hygiene codes, or get a flu shot which can prevent pneumonia. Here are 5 pneumonia facts you probably didn’t know about.
The medical world has recognized five different classifications of pulmonary hypertension which, we’re sure, makes the diagnosis pretty confusing for patients. That’s why we’ve prepared this list to help educate patients on what makes each group different, from both a diagnosis and treatment perspective.
Getting a cystic fibrosis diagnosis early in life can really improve a person’s quality of life, as well as their life expectancy. But, how does cystic fibrosis testing work? At the Pulmonary Associates of Tampa Bay, our pulmonary specialists rely on 6 different diagnostic tests for cystic fibrosis. Read more to find discover how we get a cystic fibrosis diagnosis.
Traveling is probably one of life’s most enjoyable pastimes and it’s something that most of us look forward to every year. Whether its a short day trip, a weekend getaway, or a month-long getaway, there’s just something about visiting a new location (or rediscovering an old one) that improves our overall sense of happiness and fulfillment.
