Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder, affecting 6 to 10 percent of the world’s population. Despite its commonality, though, the sleep disorder often goes undiagnosed and/or untreated. If you suspect that your sleeping problems are becoming chronic, or if you have been diagnosed with insomnia, then you probably ought to know about the dangers of ignoring treatment and how insomnia can affect you long term.
If your chest scan came back a little abnormal, your pulmonologist will probably want you to return for another appointment. While the news may be a little worrying, going back for a follow-up appointment after receiving an abnormal chest scan is also the right moment to ask any questions you have about your symptoms and your concerns. By arming yourself with the best possible arsenal to obtain information, you will be better equipped to handle any diagnosis.
Pulmonary rehabilitation is for anyone with experiences chronic breathing problems such as COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), sarcoidosis, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, or cystic fibrosis. The rehabilitative treatment option usually includes exercise training, nutritional counseling, education on your lung disease and how to manage it, energy-conserving techniques, breathing strategies, psychological counseling, and/or group support.
Asthma and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) are two of the most common kinds of lung disease. Given that the main symptoms for both of them are coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath, it’s often difficult to identify which condition you have. Despite their similarity in symptoms, both Asthma and COPD have some very distinguishable differences that allow for them to be easily told apart. Read more to learn what those are!
Visiting a sleep disorder center or staying overnight for sleep research studies might seem uncomfortable, awkward, or downright annoying, but it a very easy, informative, and beneficial process that can potentially improve your ability to fall asleep and/or stay asleep, as well as diagnose any unknown sleeping disorders that you might be suffering from.
Exploding head syndrome (EHS) is a type of parasomnia in which person hears extremely loud noises when going to sleep or waking up. Read to learn more.
Make sure to know these crucial lung disease symptoms to catch and treat any lung disease while it’s still in the early stages.
Many people don’t know that the urge to binge-eat at night may signal a sleep-related eating disorder (SRED) that can be very dangerous for your overall health. To learn more, read further.
If bronchitis persists, it’s known as chronic bronchitis, a serious pulmonary condition. Read more for an overview of the main symptoms of chronic bronchitis and what you should pay attention to.
Most people don’t know that investing in a pillow that supports healthy sleep posture is just as important as choosing the right mattress. Read to learn more.
