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Upper airway stimulation therapy restores couple's restful nights
Jerry Wojtkiewicz woke up many mornings more tired than when he went to bed because of sleep apnea. Now, he's sleeping well and waking refreshed thanks to upper airway stimulation therapy.
Create an asthma action plan for your child
Asthma is a common chronic condition of childhood. If your child has it, the back-to-school season is a great time to develop an asthma action plan. Here's what to include.
COVID-19 patient recovering after hospitalization, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support
A busy, otherwise healthy young man, J.P. Nunez also happens to be the youngest patient requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support for COVID-19 at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. Here's his journey.
Trying to catch your breath? What's normal, when to see your doctor
Few sensations are as frightening as not being able to get enough air. Although healthy people occasionally may experience it, persistent shortness of breath is a sign of a medical problem.
COPD: Risks, symptoms and prevention
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a collection of serious lung diseases that obstructs airflow from the lungs and causes breathing issues. According to the American Lung Association, more than 11 million people in the U.S. have been diagnosed with COPD, which is the third leading cause of death. Understanding the risks, symptoms and effective prevention methods of COPD can help your long-term health.
Why cleaning your positive airway pressure (PAP) supplies is important
Daily cleaning of supplies is important in keeping your airway open while you sleep by maintaining a good seal between your face and the mask. Find out why.
Eau Claire woman breathing easier thanks to Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program
Judy Hanson is a big believer in second chances — and new beginnings.
Lung cancer detected with early screening
Bill McWhite was vacationing along the Texas Gulf Coast — a time a person would traditionally be relaxing — when his body let him do anything but unwind.
Checking the facts of COPD
On average, we take 20,000 breaths every day. Our lungs are one of the largest organs of the body, and they do a lot of work 24/7 to keep us alive. If you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), it can change your life. It’s a disease that causes obstructed airflow of the lungs and produces symptoms such as coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath.
Patient Online Services helps Bloomer man stay connected
Imagine the awe your grandparents or great-grandparents felt as they watched television for the first time.