Using the Right Inhaler Can Help You Breathe Better and Prevent Serious Flare-Ups If you have asthma or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), you have been prescribed one or more inhalers. Many patients know the color of their inhaler but are unsure what it does. Others reach for the same inhaler every time they feel…
Read MoreRecurrent Chest Infections: Could There Be an Underlying Cause? Recovering from a chest infection only to develop another one a few months later can be frustrating and worrying. Many people ask, “Why do I keep getting chest infections?” or “Why do I keep getting pneumonia?” While an occasional chest infection is common, recurrent chest infections…
Read MoreQuitting Smoking Is the Best Gift You Can Give Your Lungs Many people who decide to quit smoking ask the same important question: “Have I already damaged my lungs permanently, or can they heal?” The answer is encouraging. Although smoking can cause lasting damage, your lungs begin repairing themselves as soon as you stop smoking.…
Read MoreDoes Dust Make You Sneeze, Cough or Feel Breathless? Do you find yourself sneezing every time you clean your home? Does making the bed leave you with a blocked nose, itchy eyes, or a persistent cough? If these symptoms sound familiar, you may have a dust allergy. Dust allergy is one of the most common…
Read MoreHave you noticed that you are constantly clearing your throat, coughing up mucus, or feeling as though something is stuck in your chest? If so, you are not alone. Many patients visiting a chest specialist are concerned about excessive phlegm production. While mucus is a normal part of your body’s defense system, producing too much…
Read MoreFew medical treatments create as much anxiety as mechanical ventilation, commonly known as being “on a ventilator.” When doctors mention the possibility of mechanical ventilation, patients and families often become frightened. Many believe that being placed on a ventilator means there is no hope of recovery, while others worry that once a person goes on…
Read More“Doctor, I Have Lung Fibrosis. What Does This Mean for My Future?” Being diagnosed with lung fibrosis can be frightening. Many patients immediately begin searching the internet and often find information that is confusing, overwhelming, or alarming. At The Chest Clinic, one of the most common concerns we hear is: “How serious is this condition,…
Read MoreA Common Question Patients Ask One of the most common questions I hear from patients is: “Doctor, I’m taking allergy tablets every day, so why am I still sneezing, coughing, or having a blocked nose?” Many people assume that allergy medicines should completely eliminate their symptoms. However, the reality is that allergy medications help control…
Read MoreA Question Many Patients Ask One of the most difficult and emotional questions patients ask after being diagnosed with lung cancer is: “Doctor, I have never smoked a cigarette in my life. How did I get lung cancer?” For many people, lung cancer and smoking seem inseparable. While smoking remains the leading cause of lung…
Read MoreOne of the most common questions patients ask after being diagnosed with a Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) or Pulmonary Embolism (PE) is: “I feel fine now. Do I really need to keep taking my blood thinners?” The simple answer is yes. Many people start feeling better within days or weeks of treatment. Leg swelling improves,…
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