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If you continue to feel tired or short of breath months after having COVID-19, you may have long COVID. There’s no need to suffer with your ongoing symptoms. Learn how to get relief.

When you fall asleep during the day, it’s easy to assume narcolepsy is to blame. However, several things can cause excessive daytime sleepiness. If you struggle to stay awake, here’s what you should know.

Sleep apnea has gained a lot of attention in recent years. In fact, it’s almost a household name since most people know someone affected by the condition. But did you know there are different types? Read on to learn more.

There are many reasons a health care provider may recommend a pulmonary stress test. That’s because it can reveal a wide range of information. Here’s what sets this test apart from other screenings.

A good night’s sleep can feel out of reach when you travel a lot — especially if you leave your CPAP at home. Fortunately, portable travel units make it easier than ever to bring your machine along. Here’s what sets these machines apart.

Chest tightness? Wheezing? Coughing? Shortness of breath? These classic asthma symptoms also occur with respiratory allergies — and they can be life-threatening. So how can you tell them apart? Keep reading to learn more.

Several types of lung diseases can impact your respiratory function in different ways. However, they often have one symptom in common — they make it difficult to breathe. Keep reading to learn more.

COPD interferes with the ability to breathe. Unfortunately, many people with COPD don’t have a diagnosis — so their condition and symptoms only get worse. Here’s what you should know about the risks of this disease and what can help.

It isn’t easy knowing if you have a sleep disorder. After all, they’re only a problem while you’re asleep, right? Not necessarily. If you answer “yes” to any of these questions, it could be time to schedule an assessment.

If you have asthma, you know winter can be an especially challenging time when it comes to managing your symptoms. Here, learn seven simple tips that can help.

Struggles to get to the clinic? Trying to reduce your exposure to COVID-19, as well as other contagious illnesses, and still need to see your doctor? Telehealth is safe and easy — receive quality care from anywhere.

CPAP therapy is the go-to treatment for obstructive sleep apnea, but it’s not your only option. Are you tired of CPAP? Learn more about your other options.

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?

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.

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 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.

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.

When you have obstructive sleep apnea or other difficulties breathing at night, a CPAP machine helps keep your airways clear while you’re asleep.

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.

Breathing allergies affect your daily life, but early detection can limit the impact and help you breathe easy.

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...

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.

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.