Memorial Day 2025

Gone, but never forgotten. Let’s keep their memories alive with honor and respect.

Gone, but never forgotten. Let’s keep their memories alive with honor and respect.

The 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) is a simple yet powerful tool used by pulmonologists and other healthcare providers to assess cardiovascular and pulmonary health. It’s a non-invasive, cost-effective test that can provide valuable insights into a patient’s overall physical condition, especially those with chronic respiratory diseases. 6 – Minute Walk Test: benefits 6MWT measures the…

Asthma symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath can change over time. Symptoms alone, however, do not always show how much inflammation is present inside the airways. Fractional exhaled nitric oxide testing, commonly called FeNO testing, gives pulmonary providers another way to evaluate certain types of airway inflammation. What Is FeNO…

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming nearly every field of medicine, and pulmonary care is no exception. From reading X-rays to predicting disease progression, AI tools are improving how clinicians diagnose and manage lung diseases with unprecedented accuracy. One of the most exciting uses of AI in pulmonary medicine is the interpretation of chest imaging. Traditional…

Lung cancer is one of the most dreaded diseases and, unfortunately, one of the leading causes of cancer deaths worldwide. It develops when abnormal cells in the lungs grow out of control, forming malignant tumors that can invade surrounding tissues and spread to other parts of the body. Main symptoms of lung cancer This type…

Understanding the Role of Primary Care Primary care providers manage a wide range of health concerns, including mild respiratory issues. They are often the first point of contact for symptoms such as coughs, colds, mild asthma, or short-term breathing problems. For many patients, primary care is sufficient for initial evaluation and treatment. What a Pulmonologist…

Persistent Chest Tightness: Possible Causes and When to Get Checked Persistent chest tightness can feel unsettling. Some people describe it as pressure, heaviness, squeezing, or a feeling that it is harder to take a full breath. While occasional tightness may happen with stress, allergies, or temporary illness, ongoing symptoms should not be ignored. Chest tightness…