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I Have Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Is SomnoGuard® My Answer? Dec 18th, 2024

The goal of sleep apnea treatment is to help you sleep better. But if you find it hard to get a good night’s rest with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, then it’s time to look at other options. SomnoGuard® is an oral appliance for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) that...

Why Do I Seem to Be Wide Awake the Minute I Lie Down? Dec 16th, 2024

Have you ever felt exhausted all day, but when you turned in for the night, you were suddenly wide awake and couldn’t fall asleep? Believe it or not, this is a common problem that occurs for various reasons. At Respacare, a pulmonary and sleep medicine practice in Bridgewater, New Jersey,...

Breathe Better: How Pulmonary Rehab Helps You Increase Your Lung Capacity Dec 16th, 2024

Your lungs and the rest of your respiratory system are responsible for helping you breathe. They also take in oxygen and remove excess carbon dioxide from the air you breathe in and out. If you have a chronic lung disease, your breathing muscles are weakened, causing you to have shortness...

Telehealth: The Advantages of Telemedicine Nov 26th, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus.But what...

Could I Still Be Suffering from Lingering COVID-19 Symptoms? Nov 12th, 2024

You feel more tired than usual, you no longer enjoy eating your favorite food, and you have a cough that won’t go away. You had COVID-19 months ago, so could you have lingering symptoms? It’s estimated that up to 10% of people in the United States continue to experience COVID-19...

Tired of Your CPAP? We Can Help! Oct 21st, 2024

The mask is uncomfortable, the machine is noisy, and the constant inflow of dry air irritates the nose, mouth, and throat. It’s no wonder so many people are looking for alternatives to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy for managing sleep apnea. Are you tired of your CPAP? We can...

I Fall Asleep Throughout the Day: Do I Have Narcolepsy? Sep 19th, 2024

It’s completely normal to experience daytime sleepiness from time to time. In fact, it’s to be expected after a long night, a disrupted sleep schedule, or periods with increased activity. However, if you consistently struggle to stay awake during the day, it can be a sign of a problem. In...

Understanding the 3 Types of Sleep Apnea Aug 8th, 2024

Many people have heard the words “sleep apnea” these days. Without treatment, this disorder keeps you from feeling your best during the day. Worse yet, it can cause serious health complications and even shorten your lifespan. So, the more people that learn about this issue, the more likely they are...

What Will A Pulmonary Stress Test Show? Jul 18th, 2024

It’s normal to have a lot of questions when your health provider recommends a pulmonary stress test, a type of pulmonary function test.  Experts use pulmonary function screenings to evaluate a person’s lung health and to identify any underlying issues. Different types of pulmonary function screenings — like a pulmonary...

Are You a Traveler? Why the Portable CPAP Machine Might Be Right for You Jun 24th, 2024

No one wants to bring a lot of “extras” along when traveling, especially when you spend a lot of time living out of a suitcase. However, the thing you shouldn’t leave behind is your CPAP machine. But wait! We’re not talking about your bulky, home-use machine. Dr. Nehal Mehta and...

I Struggle with Breathing: Is It Allergies or Asthma? May 21st, 2024

First things first — if you have problems breathing, it’s time to see an expert.  Several things can interfere with normal breathing, and some are more serious than others. So, it’s crucial to understand what’s behind your symptoms.  Similarly, some conditions are also closely linked, like allergies and asthma. Our...

5 Lung Disorders That Affect Your Breathing Apr 11th, 2024

People typically focus strictly on the lungs when they think of lung disorders. But these diseases can affect numerous parts of the respiratory system, including: Airways (the tubes connected to the lungs) Lung tissue (the structure of the tissue forming the lungs) Lung circulation (blood vessels in the lungs) Some...

Who Is at Risk for COPD? Mar 21st, 2024

COPD stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. However, it’s technically not a single condition. Instead, it describes a variety of lung-damaging diseases that cause breathing problems and airflow blockages. Dr. Nehal Mehta and Dr. Prashant Patel at Respacare have the tools to detect breathing disorders and lung diseases like COPD....

 Do You Need a Sleep Test? 5 Questions to Ask Yourself First Feb 7th, 2024

In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it’s natural to cut corners and rejigger priorities. However, if you’re playing that game with your sleep, it could be working against you. Studies show that most adults need 7-9 hours of quality sleep each night. Yet, nearly 30% get less than...

7 Tips for Managing Asthma Symptoms in Winter Jan 12th, 2024

Nearly 27 million Americans have asthma, a chronic respiratory condition that causes airway inflammation, trouble breathing, and other potentially serious symptoms. If you have asthma, you know wintertime can be especially challenging, exacerbating your symptoms while increasing your risk of other respiratory ailments, too. At Respacare in Bridgewater, New Jersey,...

The Link Between Allergy and Asthma Sep 15th, 2020

Most people are familiar with the idea of allergies and many have at least a passing knowledge of asthma, but what happens when someone experiences an allergy and asthma at the same time? Allergy-induced asthma, also called allergic asthma, affects around 15 million people in the United States. Here’s everything...

Side Effects Of Smoking On The Lungs Aug 15th, 2020

Smoking affects nearly every organ in your body, especially your lungs. Every time you smoke a cigarette, you damage your lungs and airways and prevent them from functionally properly. You also subject your lungs and airways to harmful, acute side effects, including troublesome coughing and wheezing. Other side effects are more...

Three Types Of Sleep Apnea Jul 15th, 2020

The National Institutes of Health estimates between 50 to 70 million Americans have sleep disorders, which can influence your overall health and quality of life. Sleep apnea is one of the most common sleep disorders, affecting approximately 22 million people across the country, but this number could be higher, with...

Top Symptoms And Signs Of Sleep Apnea May 15th, 2020

Sleep apnea is a type of sleep disorder that affects your breathing while you’re trying to sleep. People may stop breathing multiple times during the night, which causes them to wake up feeling exhausted as if they haven’t slept at all. If you believe that you have a sleep problem, watch...

Risks Of Living With Breathing Disorders Nov 30th, 2019

Your lungs take in oxygen and deliver it to your bloodstream when you breathe. All the cells in your body need this oxygen to function and grow. Your body’s ability to function appropriately is hampered when you have a breathing disorder. Breathing disorders can be long-term or chronic, such as...

Tips for Proper CPAP Maintenance Oct 31st, 2019

When you have obstructive sleep apnea or other difficulties breathing at night, a CPAP machine helps keep your airways clear while you’re asleep. Regular CPAP maintenance keeps your breathing device working efficiently to minimize nighttime disruptions and taking care of your machine is fairly simple if you create a regular schedule...

Identifying Early Sleep Disorder Symptoms Sep 24th, 2019

Sleep disorders not only keep you awake at night, they also can affect how you feel during the day. If you’re having trouble staying awake during the day or feel groggy on a regular basis, these could be early sleep disorder symptoms. Being able to tell the difference between occasional sleep problems...

Identify The Early Signs Of Possible Breathing Allergies Sep 24th, 2019

Breathing allergies affect your daily life, but early detection can limit the impact and help you breathe easy. Learning the early signs and symptoms of an allergy to mold, dust, pollen or other airborne irritants helps you recognize when to call an experienced pulmonary doctor for testing and treatment. The...

What You Need To Know About Home Air Quality And Breathing Health Jul 31st, 2019

Breathing problems, such as asthma, bronchitis, COPD and pulmonary fibrosis, can be made worse with outdoor air that’s of poor quality, such as when pollen levels are high, air pollution sources are present or there are environmental sources of poor air quality such as wildfires. Air Quality Index The Air...

Bridgewater Lung Cancer Prevention Tips Nov 7th, 2013

As Bridgewater lung doctors, our main priority is your health. We are proud to announce that the American Lung Association has launched an online tool to help users determine whether they meet the guidelines for CT screening for lung cancer. If this screening were widely implemented, 3,000 to 4,000 lives...

Influenza Season Is Officially Here – Time To Get A flu Shot Oct 15th, 2013

It is officially the beginning of flu season, so right now is the best time to get an influenza vaccination. The flu is a serious illness and has the potential to be life threatening. “It’s important to understand that the flu is not just a bad cold, it’s a serious...