Everything you need to know about living with asthma

Everything you need to know about living with asthma

Asthma is a chronic disease of the respiratory system that affects millions of people around the world. This can cause shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, and tightness in the chest, among other symptoms. Living with asthma can be a daily challenge for sufferers, but with proper treatment and good self-care, it is possible to lead […]

6 Ways to Look After Your Lungs During COVID

6 Ways to Look After Your Lungs During COVID

We’ve come a long way in preventative health. A quick Google search will return an abundance of literature promoting mental, gut, skin, physical and fitness health, but with the insurgency of COVID-19 – we should be taking preventative lung health measures as well.   Did you know there are exercises for your lungs that help […]

Early detection and individualized treatment of lung cancer

Early detection and individualized treatment of lung cancer

Lung cancer (PC) constitutes the most frequent malignant tumor in the world with 2,093,876 new cases reported during 2018, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).   Due to the fact that this pathology is difficult to detect in its early stages, the five-year relative survival rate for all types of lung cancer in the […]

Sleep Deprivation: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention

Sleep Deprivation: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention

Expert Insights from Dr. Luis Javier Peña-Hernández, MD, FCCP, a lung health specialist at PCSI, the largest integrated pulmonary and chest specialty group in Palm Beach County.   According to the Center for Disease Control, nearly one in three people are not getting enough sleep each night. That equates to more than 40 million people […]

Managing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Managing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a condition that can have a significant impact on a patient’s quality of life. Although treatments are available, disease management can pose a challenge for patients and their physicians.    This is a common illness in adults over the age of 40, characterized by the shortness of breath. It […]

What is interstitial lung disease (ILD) and how does it affect your breathing?

What is interstitial lung disease (ILD) and how does it affect your breathing?

Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a disorder that affects the connective tissue that maintains the structure and shape of the lungs. When the lungs are affected by ILD, scarring and thickening occur making breathing difficult and limiting their ability to expand and contract.   Although ILD can affect anyone, it is most common in adults […]

Call Now Button