Understanding Sleep Apnea What Is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is a common disorder in which you have one or more pauses in breathing or shallow breaths while you sleep. Breathing pauses can... Read Article »
Lung Fast Facts Your lungs are organs in your chest that allow your body to take in oxygen from the air. They also help remove carbon dioxide (a waste gas that can be toxic) from your... Read Article »
What Is Pneumonia? Pneumonia is an infection in one or both of the lungs. Many small germs, such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi, can cause pneumonia. The infection causes your lungs’... Read Article »
COPD: Explained What Is COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ? Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung disease in which the lungs are damaged, making it hard to... Read Article »
Understanding Bronchitis What Is Bronchitis? Bronchitis is a condition in which the bronchial tubes, the tubes that carry air to your lungs, become inflamed. People who have bronchitis... Read Article »
Anaphylaxsis: A Severe Allergic Reaction Can Happen to Anyone Ever heard of someone going to the hospital from a bee sting? Or choking from a PB&J sandwich? Maybe you’ve heard... Read Article »
Osteoporosis in Men Osteoporosis is a disease that causes the skeleton to weaken and the bones to break. It poses a significant threat to more than 2 million men in the United States. After... Read Article »
Away with Allergies Proven Tips to Prevent Allergy Symptoms Can’t stop sniffling and sneezing all year round? Constantly taking drugs to control your allergies? Do allergies put a... Read Article »
Could an air conditioner or air filter really work to relieve my allergies? When possible, use air conditioners inside your home or car to help prevent pollen and mold allergens from entering.... Read Article »
Allergies to Pets: Explained Want to hang out with man’s best friend without setting off an allergy attack? Household pets are the most common source of allergic reactions to animals. Many... Read Article »
