Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are critical diagnostic tools used by medical professionals to assess lung health and determine the causes of breathing issues. These non-invasive tests measure how well your lungs inhale, exhale, and exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide. If you have experienced shortness of breath, chest tightness, or difficulty breathing, your doctor may recommend a pulmonary function test to better understand your symptoms. Let us discuss the conditions that PFTs can ... [Read More]
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Everything You Need to Know About Allergies
If you are struggling with allergies, you are definitely not alone. Approximately 50 million people in the United States suffer too, and that number keeps increasing. Some allergies may be temporary or seasonal, while other people may have chronic allergies, and suffer constantly. It is those sneezy, itchy-eyed, congested months from early spring to late fall when trees and grasses bombard the air with pollen. Allergy symptoms may last right through summer, depending on what you’re allergic ... [Read More]
