Pregnancy Sleep Issues: What’s Normal and When to Seek Help
Sleep can feel like a challenge during pregnancy. Between hormonal changes, body aches, and a growing belly, getting comfortable isn’t always easy. You may wake often, struggle to fall asleep, or feel more tired than usual even after a whole night in bed. It’s normal for sleep to change during pregnancy, but ongoing insomnia, loud […]
Can Lung Cancer Be Seen on a Chest X-Ray?
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 […]
What Pulmonary Fibrosis Looks Like on a Lung X-Ray: Imaging Patterns, Diagnosis, and Key Features
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 […]
What Your Pulmonary Test Says About Asthma Control by Gwinnett Pulmonary
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 […]
How the FeNO Test Helps Diagnose and Monitor Asthma by Gwinnett Pulmonary
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 […]
Are At-Home Sleep Studies Accurate? What the Data Shows
Many people wonder if they can trust at-home sleep tests to give them accurate results about their sleep health. These tests have become popular because they cost less and feel more comfortable than lab studies. Research shows that at-home sleep tests accurately identify most patients with moderate to severe sleep apnea, with effectiveness comparable to […]
What Is DLCO in Pulmonary Function Testing?
When patients undergo lung function testing, they often encounter unfamiliar terms like DLCO that can seem confusing at first. DLCO stands for Diffusing Capacity of the Lungs for Carbon Monoxide, and it measures how well oxygen moves from your lungs into your bloodstream. This test uses a small amount of carbon monoxide to evaluate your […]
FVC in Pulmonary Testing: What It Measures and Why It Matters
When you take a deep breath and blow out as hard as you can, you’re performing the basic action measured in Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) testing. This simple yet powerful lung function test tells doctors how much air your lungs can hold and how well they work. FVC measures the total amount of air you […]
FeNO Adult Range: How to Know If Your Results Are Normal
FeNO testing measures the amount of nitric oxide in your exhaled breath to detect airway inflammation. This simple breathing test helps doctors understand what’s happening inside your lungs when you have asthma or other breathing problems. For adults, FeNO levels below 25 parts per billion are considered normal, while levels above 50 parts per billion […]
CPET Contraindications: When Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Isn’t Recommended
Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) is a powerful tool for checking heart and lung function during exercise. However, this test is not safe or right for every patient. CPET has important contraindications that doctors must check before ordering the test to keep patients safe. At Gwinnett Pulmonary, we know that understanding when CPET should not be […]