Helpful insights on lung health, breathing conditions, pulmonary testing, and treatments to help you better understand and care for your respiratory health.
Pulmonary test numbers can feel confusing, but they tell a clear story about how your lungs work. We often see FVC and FEV1 on spirometry reports, and these values help us understand how much air the lungs move and how fast. When you know what counts as normal, the results
You may see oxygen numbers on a fingertip device or in a health report and wonder what they mean. We use oxygen saturation, also called SpO₂, to show how much oxygen your blood carries from your lungs to your body. We measure it as a percent, and small changes can
Pulmonary fibrosis develops when lung tissue becomes thick and scarred, making it harder to breathe and supply oxygen to the body. While some cases have no clear cause, many are linked to environmental exposures, autoimmune diseases, or certain medications. We often think of lung damage as something sudden, but pulmonary
Managing cystic fibrosis takes daily effort. The right care plan can make living with the condition more manageable and predictable. At Gwinnett Pulmonary, we focus on helping you maintain lung health, prevent infections, and support your overall well-being through a personalized approach. We create individualized treatment plans that combine proven
Pneumonia can start quietly, often feeling like a stubborn cold or flu that just won’t go away. You might notice a cough that lingers, a fever that rises, or a sharp ache when you take a deep breath. At Gwinnett Pulmonary, we understand how quickly this lung infection can progress.
Pulmonary fibrosis can be difficult to identify because its symptoms often resemble other lung diseases. When a chronic cough or shortness of breath doesn’t improve, we need to look deeper to find the cause. We diagnose pulmonary fibrosis by combining detailed medical history, physical exams, imaging, and lung function tests
Living with pulmonary fibrosis can feel challenging. Understanding your treatment options can make a real difference. At Gwinnett Pulmonary, we focus on helping you manage symptoms, slow disease progression, and maintain your quality of life. Treatment for pulmonary fibrosis includes medications, oxygen therapy, lifestyle changes, and in some cases, lung
Cystic fibrosis affects how your body produces mucus, sweat, and digestive fluids, causing them to become thick and sticky instead of thin and slippery. This buildup can block airways, slow digestion, and lead to long-term breathing and nutritional problems. At Gwinnett Pulmonary, we focus on identifying the subtle signs that
Pneumonia can make breathing feel difficult and leave you feeling weak. Effective treatments can help you recover and protect your lungs. The best treatments for pneumonia depend on the cause—bacterial infections need antibiotics, while viral or fungal cases require antiviral or antifungal medicines prescribed by your doctor. With the right
Cystic fibrosis affects how the body moves salt and water in and out of cells. This changes how mucus, sweat, and digestive fluids work. When these fluids become thick and sticky, they block airways and ducts. This makes it hard to breathe and digest food. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic
