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.…
October 16, 2021
What is Inspire Sleep Therapy? Understanding the Basics and How it Works
Sleep is a fundamental aspect of human life, but it remains an elusive and often frustrating necessity for millions of people. Sleep apnea, a...
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October 2, 2021
What Is a Spirometry Test and Why Might You Need One?
Spirometry is a common pulmonary function test that measures how well your lungs work by evaluating the amount and speed of air you can...
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August 24, 2020
What’s Keeping You Up at Night? 10 Things to Avoid Before Bedtime
Typically, when people think of a healthy lifestyle, they think of a well-balanced diet and plenty of exercise. One thing they often forget, though,...
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August 24, 2020
Breathing Exercises for Improved Lungs
How Breathing Exercises Benefit Your Lungs How Breathing Exercises Benefit Your Lungs Breathing is an essential part of our daily lives. By the time...
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July 24, 2020
Asthma and COVID-19: What Patients Need to Know
Overview of Asthma and Covid-19 Being able to breathe without issue is something we often take for granted. When you have asthma, however, breathing...
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July 24, 2020
Understanding Sleep Apnea: Signs, Symptoms and Treatments
Getting a full night’s sleep is not only beneficial, it’s crucial to living a long, healthy life. Sleep apnea, a sleeping disorder that causes...
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