Recovering from pneumonia can leave your lungs feeling weak and your breathing shallow. You might notice that even simple activities take more effort than before. Lung exercises can help you rebuild strength, restore function, and speed up your healing process. By training your lungs through controlled breathing, you help clear mucus, improve oxygen flow, and […]
Living with pulmonary fibrosis can make every breath feel like a challenge. The right breathing exercises can help you regain control and confidence. These exercises strengthen your lungs, improve oxygen flow, and make daily activities easier. Practicing specific breathing techniques for pulmonary fibrosis helps you manage shortness of breath and maintain better lung function over […]
Spotting a shadow or mass on a chest X-ray can raise concern, especially when you wonder if it could be lung cancer. Chest X-rays often serve as the first imaging test when symptoms like a persistent cough or chest pain appear. You can sometimes see lung cancer on a chest X-ray, but small or early […]
When you look at a chest X-ray, the patterns and shadows reveal more than just shapes—they tell the story of how your lungs are working. Pulmonary fibrosis changes this story by leaving behind visible signs of scarring. On an X-ray, pulmonary fibrosis often appears as a net-like or reticular pattern, most noticeable in the lower […]
Coughing that won’t stop, chest pain that worsens with every breath, and fatigue that lingers longer than expected can all signal something more serious than a common cold. When pneumonia strikes, proper care can make the difference between a slow recovery and getting back to full strength. You need a pneumonia specialist when symptoms persist, […]
When breathing feels harder than it should, knowing who can help makes a big difference. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, affects how air moves in and out of your lungs, often causing coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. A doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating COPD is called a pulmonologist. You turn to […]
Breathing should feel natural, not like a struggle. When lung fibrosis begins to scar the delicate tissue of your lungs, it can make each breath harder to take. At Gwinnett Pulmonary, specialists focus on identifying the cause, slowing the disease, and helping you maintain the best possible lung function. Effective treatment for lung fibrosis combines […]
Finding out that your lung scan shows increased density can feel alarming. You might instantly think of lung cancer, but that’s not always the case. Increased lung density does not always mean cancer. It can result from infections, scarring, inflammation, or even temporary changes in how your lungs are filled with air during the scan. […]
When a cough lingers and breathing feels harder than usual, you may wonder if it’s more than just a cold. A chest X-ray often becomes the next step to find out what’s happening inside your lungs. An X-ray can help confirm pneumonia by showing areas of infection or inflammation that suggest the presence of this […]
If you struggle with restless legs at night, you may wonder who can actually help. Your primary care doctor, a sleep medicine specialist, or a neurologist most often treats Restless Legs Syndrome. Each of these professionals plays a role in diagnosing the condition, managing symptoms, and improving your sleep. A sleep medicine specialist can evaluate […]
Asthma can feel unpredictable, but your lung tests give clear answers about how well it’s controlled. Pulmonary function tests measure how much air you can move in and out of your lungs and how quickly it happens. These results show whether your current treatment keeps your airways open or if adjustments are needed to improve […]
Living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re not sure which doctor can give you the proper care. The specialist you should see for COPD is a pulmonologist, a doctor trained to diagnose and treat lung conditions. Pulmonologists understand the complexities of COPD and can create treatment plans that help […]
Restless Leg Syndrome can make it hard to relax when your body needs rest the most. The condition creates uncomfortable sensations in your legs that push you to move, often just as you are trying to fall asleep. Restless Leg Syndrome is a neurological condition that causes an uncontrollable urge to move your legs, usually […]
Living with asthma does not mean you have to settle for weak lungs or limited activity. With the proper steps, you can build stronger breathing muscles, improve oxygen flow, and reduce the strain on your airways. You can strengthen your lungs with asthma by practicing targeted breathing exercises, staying active at your own pace, and […]
If you have ever felt an overwhelming urge to move your legs when you are trying to relax or fall asleep, you may know the frustration of restless leg syndrome. It often feels like creeping, tingling, or pulling sensations deep in your legs that only ease when you move them. These feelings can disrupt your […]
Restless legs syndrome, also called Willis-Ekbom disease, can leave you feeling uncomfortable and restless when you should be relaxing. The urge to move your legs often strikes at night, disrupting sleep and making it hard to feel rested the next day. Restless legs syndrome is often associated with conditions such as low iron levels, changes […]
Asthma can be complex to confirm and even more challenging to manage without the right tools. You may already know about breathing tests like spirometry, but those don’t always reveal the whole picture. The FeNO test measures inflammation in your airways, giving your doctor clear insight into whether asthma is present and how well your […]
Managing asthma often requires close attention to changes in breathing and oxygen levels. You may notice symptoms like shortness of breath or wheezing, but those signs don’t always show the whole picture. A pulse oximeter provides a simple way to track oxygen saturation and heart rate, enabling you and your care team to spot changes […]
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) can make it difficult to relax at night, leaving you tossing and turning, and struggling to get the sleep you need. The urge to move your legs may feel overwhelming, and the discomfort often gets worse when you try to rest. You can start with simple changes, such as establishing a […]
Many people think sleep apnea always comes with loud snoring, but this common belief can lead to missed diagnoses. While snoring affects up to 94% of sleep apnea patients, millions of Americans suffer from this serious sleep disorder without making a sound at night. Yes, you can absolutely have sleep apnea without snoring, and this […]
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