Pulmonary & Sleep Health Articles
Explore helpful articles from Gwinnett Pulmonary & Sleep on breathing, lung conditions, sleep disorders, testing, treatments, and everyday wellness.
The most famous two minutes in sports is usually told as a story about speed, bloodlines, and tradition. Underneath all of that, the Kentucky Derby is also something else. It’s a respiratory event, one of the most extreme in mammalian…
The NBA Playoffs are usually described as a story about talent, coaching, and the perfect shot at the right moment. Underneath all of that, they’re something else too. They’re one of the most studied sleep deprivation experiments in professional sports.…
July 27, 2025
What Does Pulse Oximetry Measure? A Clear Explanation
Pulse oximetry has become an essential tool in modern healthcare. It provides critical information about a person’s oxygen levels without requiring invasive procedures. This...
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July 27, 2025
What Does Pulmonary Rehab Consist Of? Here’s What to Expect
Living with a respiratory condition can be challenging, especially when simple activities leave you breathless. Pulmonary rehabilitation offers a comprehensive approach to managing lung diseases such...
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July 27, 2025
What Does a FeNO Test Measure? Understanding Nitric Oxide Levels
A FeNO test is a noninvasive diagnostic procedure that measures nitric oxide concentration in exhaled breath. Breathing into a FeNO testing machine measures nitric oxide levels,...
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July 27, 2025
The Purpose of Pulse Oximetry: When and Why It’s Used
Pulse oximetry has become an essential tool in modern healthcare. It offers a simple yet powerful way to monitor oxygen levels in the blood....
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July 27, 2025
How to Interpret Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) Results
Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) offers invaluable insights into your respiratory and cardiac function that cannot be obtained through resting measurements alone. This non-invasive diagnostic...
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July 27, 2025
How Does Pulse Oximetry Work? The Science Behind the Reading
Pulse oximetry has become a vital tool in modern healthcare, enabling medical professionals to quickly and noninvasively monitor oxygen levels in patients. This simple...
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July 27, 2025
How Does FeNO Testing Work? A Step-by-Step Guide
If you’ve been diagnosed with asthma or are experiencing respiratory symptoms, your doctor might recommend a Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO) test. This non-invasive...
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July 27, 2025
FeNO Testing: What It Is and Why Gwinnett Pulmonary Does It
FeNO testing is a non-invasive diagnostic procedure that measures nitric oxide concentration in a patient’s exhaled breath. This simple breathing test provides valuable information about...
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July 27, 2025
Does Pulmonary Rehab Improve Lung Function? Evidence-Based Results Revealed
Living with chronic respiratory conditions can be challenging, affecting your daily activities and overall quality of life. Many patients wonder whether pulmonary rehabilitation is effective in...
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