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The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus.But what...
It’s no secret that the hot season of summer can be a challenge for people with asthma. This is because the added heat, allergens, environmental irritants, and more can aggravate your airways, making it harder to breathe and triggering attacks. At The Beverly Hills Lung and Sleep Institute in Southern California, we’re board-certified...
It’s hard to believe, but every two minutes, an American adult is diagnosed with lung cancer. Unfortunately, this deadly disease doesn’t usually cause noticeable symptoms until the disease has progressed. Understanding and recognizing the warning signs of lung cancer can mean getting diagnosed earlier, making treatment more effective — especially if you...
It’s not always easy to know when to manage a cough on your own and when it’s time to seek medical attention. Coughing every now and then is a normal part of life. But a persistent cough that just won’t quit could be a sign that something more serious is...
If you’ve been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or think you have symptoms, you may have heard different things about the disease and what treatment is like. COPD isn't just one condition. Rather, it’s a group of pulmonary diseases. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are the two most common conditions of...
Congratulations on quitting smoking! This is one of the best things you can do for your overall health and a good way to minimize your risk of many cancers, including lung, trachea, bronchial, esophageal, and colon cancers. Unfortunately, a history of smoking, even if you’ve quit, means your risk of developing or...
If you or your child have asthma, you are not alone. About 10% of children in the United States and 8% of American adults have been diagnosed with this serious breathing disorder. Asthma causes inflammation and swelling in your airways, which makes getting enough air and oxygen to and from your lungs a struggle. This...
You might think snoring is the biggest issue that sleep apnea causes. But did you know that if you’re one of the 18 million American adults diagnosed with sleep apnea, you’re at a higher risk of developing heart disease or dying from a sudden cardiac event? The good news is that effective treatments exist...
If you’ve ever slept in close proximity to someone who snores, you might have felt frustrated. Snoring can be very loud, and it can leave you wondering if something is medically amiss. Snoring happens when air doesn’t flow freely through your nose or mouth as you sleep. The tissues in...
Worldwide, asthma affects around 262 million people, including adults and children. All age groups are represented in that figure, but most people with the condition get their initial diagnosis during childhood or adolescence. Any asthma diagnosis after age 20 is considered adult-onset asthma, but you can get asthma in your...