No one wants to be interrupted during sleep, but when your own body causes restlessness throughout the day and night, then you need immediate medical attention. This is what sleep apnea feels like when you don’t pay heed to your routine. From food habits to sleep routine, everything counts. How you breathe during sleep plays […]
The Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) is a non-invasive breathing test to assess, monitor, and evaluate lung functionality. This test measures your lung health, including airflow through the airways, gas exchange between your lungs and blood, and lung volume. If you are getting your PFT for the first time, then this how-to tutorial is for you. […]
If you are a CPAP user, then you know that the device should always be kept clean and safe for good results. But what if your CPAP device leaks? Do you know how to fix this problem? And why does it leak anyway? What would be the immediate solution? Your head must be flooded with […]
From basic activities to strength workouts, your lungs play a major role in supporting all the body’s functions. They act as a protective shield to external toxic pollutants and harmful substances in the air, such as dust, dirt, smoke, fumes, chemical gases, viruses, bacteria, and other dangerous pathogens that irritate and damage the lungs. There […]
The food you consume has a considerable impact on your sleep apnea treatment. Unhealthy eating leads to obesity, which subsequently results in health and respiratory problems, sleep disorders, etc. According to the Canadian Lung Association, one in four Canadians has a high likelihood of developing sleep apnea. A high intake of salt and junk foods, […]
Sleep apnea won’t stop you from traveling if you are taking the right treatment. Technological advancements in the medical industry have improved the way diagnoses and treatments are conducted, and one of them is CPAP treatment for sleep apnea. As per Statistics Canada’s National Travel Survey and Visitor Travel Survey 2025, Canadians took 90.6 million […]
If you are a first time CPAP user, then note that your CPAP machine should always be kept clean and spotless. Generally, what happens is that when you wear the CPAP device to your face before the night’s sleep, all the dead cells, bacteria, sweat, and other germs get collected on it. So, we recommend […]
Sleep apnea can be dangerous if left untreated for a long period. Some of the adverse impacts caused by sleep apnea include high blood pressure, memory loss, cardiovascular strain, type 2 diabetes, heart attacks, stroke, and others. The healthcare industry has become technologically advanced, enabling patients to receive treatment from the comfort of their homes. […]
The main purpose of Belly breathing, or Diaphragmatic breathing, is to improve your lung health. However, for people who think this breathing exercise is only for the lungs, you are wrong. Apart from improving lung function, diaphragmatic or belly breathing helps manage other health issues such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and psychological stress, promotes […]
Lungs are the powerhouse of the body. It supplies oxygen and removes CO₂and toxins from your body. People think about their lungs only when they feel difficulty while breathing or face respiratory issues. Lungs work incessantly throughout the day to keep you alive and fully functional. Just like you take care of your essentials, you […]