Springtime gardening can provoke a lot of unwanted symptoms of asthma and may even trigger an asthma attack. If you suffer from asthma but want to enjoy gardening, there are ways you can take to avoid running into any of your asthma triggers. Don’t let asthma stop you from enjoying the great outdoors — or even just your backyard. Here are 5 tips for eliminating asthma triggers when gardening.
If you’re struggling with your sleep, why not take some time to celebrate National Better Sleep Month this May, by following a few simple tips that we think should help you snooze better? There’s no better time! Here are 5 sleep hygiene tips on how to fall asleep and stay asleep.
May is Asthma And Allergy Awareness Month, which means that it’s also peak season for pollen and other allergens. As a clinic that serves patients with pulmonary conditions, we’d like to take some time to share how this Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month we can all do a bit to help spread awareness and expand the campaign against asthma and allergies. Here are 3 ways we think you could help.
¿Today, most children are tested for cystic fibrosis by the time they’re one month old. But, for those of us who were not screened at a young age, it’s especially important to recognize the signs and symptoms of cystic fibrosis. If you think that you or someone you know may be suffering from cystic fibrosis, here are some of the signs and symptoms to look out for, as well as some information on the condition.
Despite its commonality — affecting about 22 million Americans — sleep apnea is still not well-understood. Many don’t even realize that there are two different kinds of sleep apnea: central and obstructive. Each is caused by different factor, and without proper diagnosis, they can lead to serious health problems. That’s why it’s so important to understand the differences between central sleep apnea and obstructive sleep apnea.
Ever wondered how stress impacts sleep? Well, what better time to find out than during this month of April, also known as the Stress Awareness Month.
Bronchiectasis is a serious health condition that can lead to other serious health problems such as respiratory failure, complete or partial lung collapse, and/or heart failure when left untreated. Find out what the causes and symptoms of Bronchiectasis are and how to identify them.
Insomnia is a common sleep issue for many adults and most of us can agree: a few extra Z’s in our life could do a great deal of good. In which case, let’s take a look at treatment options available to those looking to address the signs and symptoms of their insomnia.
One of ten Americans suffer from Willis-Ekborn Disease, more commonly known as restless leg syndrome (RLS). Yet, the sleep disorder is often discredited and therefore goes undiagnosed. Despite what you may have heard, RLS is a serious sleep disorder that can negatively impact your life. Here are some common restless leg syndrome myths that you can ditch today.
Daylight Savings Time begins next Sunday, which for most of us means losing an hour of sleep. Spring’s wind-back on the clocks is notorious for throwing people off their sleep schedule and ruining everyone’s internal clock, as well as their mood. This is why the National Sleep Foundation has deemed March 11 – 17 as National Sleep Awareness Week.To help you adjust, we’ve gathered some tips and steps that you can take to make this year’s time shift a little easier.
