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The Importance of Getting Your Flu Shot Early
Another flu season is upon us, and now is the time to get your flu shot. Learn why early vaccination is key to navigating flu season, staying healthy, and avoiding the serious complications that the flu can present.
Oct 1st, 2023

Who Is Eligible for the RSV Vaccine?
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common viral infection. While many people get cold-like symptoms, infants and older adults are at higher risk of more serious complications. The RSV vaccine offers extra protection, and you could be eligible.
Sep 7th, 2023

How Cystic Fibrosis Affects Your Lungs
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that has significant implications for your respiratory health. Thick mucus increases your risk of lung infection and breathing problems, but proactive care can help you enjoy your best possible health.
Aug 4th, 2023

How Digestive Problems Affect the Respiratory System
Your body contains a network of complex, interconnected systems. And while it may seem like your digestive system and respiratory system are entirely separate, the truth is that the health of one can affect the other.
Jul 1st, 2023

The Link Between Stress and Asthma
Common asthma triggers include pollen, dust, exercise, and more. But did you know that your emotions can trigger asthma symptoms, too? Stress causes changes in your body that may make asthma worse — and here’s what you can do about it.
Jun 6th, 2023

Are Benign Lung Nodules Dangerous to My Health?
Did you recently learn you have a lung nodule? It’s normal to be concerned, but the good news is that most lung nodules are benign and don’t immediately threaten your health. Find out what causes them and how to protect your health.
May 1st, 2023

Is One of These Irritants Triggering Your Asthma?
Asthma is a lung condition that inflames your bronchial tubes, that may cause difficulty breathing, wheezing, coughing, chest tightness and other symptoms. It may be triggered by specific irritants — and learning what triggers your asthma is essential.
Mar 8th, 2023

I'm Worried About My Spouse's Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a common disorder that interrupts breathing during sleep. If you’ve noticed your spouse exhibiting telltale symptoms like loud snoring and gasping for air during the night, it might be sleep apnea — and here’s what to do about it.
Feb 24th, 2023

Respiratory Conditions That May Cause Shortness of Breath
Your lungs work day and night to supply your body with oxygen. You might not think much about it — until you find that you can’t catch your breath. Learn more about what your shortness of breath could mean for your health.
Jan 13th, 2023

What Is COPD and Who Is at Risk?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common but serious lung condition. It develops with long-term exposure to irritants like cigarette smoke, and you could be at risk. Learn what COPD is and what causes it.
Nov 2nd, 2022

The Importance of COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccines
These days, staying healthy and protecting those around you is of utmost importance. With flu season approaching, now’s the time to learn more about how COVID-19 and flu vaccines work, and whether vaccination is right for you.
Sep 1st, 2022

How Does a Cough Become Chronic?
Cough is a natural beneficial reflex and a common symptom of acute illness. But when a cough lasts longer than eight weeks, it could be a sign of a more serious issue. Learn the differences between acute and chronic coughs, and when to see a doctor.
Aug 1st, 2022

Recognizing the Signs of Sleep Apnea
Loud snoring is a common symptom of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) — a disruptive and potentially dangerous sleep disorder — but it’s not the only one. Keep reading to find out how to spot other common signs of OSA.
Jul 1st, 2022

What Are the Complications of Lung Disease?
We now in fact think of chronic obstructive lung disease as what we call a systemic disorder meaning that it has effect on and interactions with other parts of the body.
Oct 18th, 2013

What Are the Causes of Lung Disease?
Not too long ago the statement was made that if a patient had chronic obstructive lung disease that it was related to cigarette smoking, period. And only with very rare incidence was it related to anything else.
Aug 14th, 2011

Dr. Kamelhar Awarded National Top Doc by New York Magazine
New York Magazine Best Doctors Jun 5, 2011 Dr. Kamelhar was awarded Top Doctors: New York Metro Area award, which lists those whom Castle Connolly has determined to be in the top 10 percent of the region’s physicians—more than 6,000 in all.
Jun 5th, 2011

How Do You Diagnose COPD?
The formal diagnosis of COPD is made with breathing testing or what we call “pulmonary function testing”.
Jun 12th, 2010

What Are the Symptoms of COPD?
The most common symptoms of chronic obstructive lung disease are cough, mucus production, wheezing, and shortness of breath.
Mar 17th, 2010

Is Asthma Considered Part of COPD?
We started off with our definition of chronic obstructive lung disease, or COPD, by including the notion that it is a not reversible limitation of the flow of air.
Feb 19th, 2010

What Is the COPD Screening Questionnaire?
In order to make various conditions more easily detected to patients and their physicians, different medical organizations have devised short questionnaires of 4 or 5 or 6 or 10 questions that’s easy for the patient to complete...
May 22nd, 2009

What Is COPD?
COPD or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a disease that is characterized by what we call air flow limitation. Air flow limitation means the air flow through the bronchial tubes is less than it should be.
Apr 26th, 2009