Shortness of Breath

Learn How to Control Your Emphysema Symptoms Through Lifestyle Changes

The American Lung Association defines emphysema as “one of the diseases that comprises COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Emphysema involves gradual damage of lung tissue. Specifically thinning and destruction of the alveoli or air sacs.”  The Mayo Clinic explains that “You can have emphysema for many years without noticing any signs or symptoms. The main …

Learn How to Control Your Emphysema Symptoms Through Lifestyle Changes Read More »

What is Myasthenia Gravis?

“Myasthenia gravis (MG), is a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disease that causes weakness in the skeletal muscles, which are responsible for breathing and moving parts of the body, including the arms and legs.” This is the definition according to the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. The name Myasthenia gravis …

What is Myasthenia Gravis? Read More »

Learn How to Control Your Emphysema Symptoms Through Lifestyle Changes

The American Lung Association defines emphysema as “one of the diseases that comprises COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Emphysema involves gradual damage of lung tissue. Specifically thinning and destruction of the alveoli or air sacs.”  The Mayo Clinic explains that “You can have emphysema for many years without noticing any signs or symptoms. The main …

Learn How to Control Your Emphysema Symptoms Through Lifestyle Changes Read More »

With Knowledge, Comes Responsibility- What To Do If You Know That You Have Been Exposed to COVID-19

COVID-19 cases continue to reach record-setting numbers here in South Florida as the virus has approached critical mass, out-passing the highest number of positive COVID-19 cases in a single day in New York at the height of their worst day of the epidemic in April. By now, if you, or someone you know personally have …

With Knowledge, Comes Responsibility- What To Do If You Know That You Have Been Exposed to COVID-19 Read More »

Love Hurts: Yes, Broken Heart Syndrome is a Real Medical Condition That Affects the Heart in a Physical Way!

The correct medical term for ‘broken heart syndrome’ is takotsubo cardiomyopathy or stress- induced cardiomyopathy. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), broken heart syndrome can occur when there is extreme stress and trauma, such as in the loss of a loved one to death or a breakup, or during and after natural or man-made …

Love Hurts: Yes, Broken Heart Syndrome is a Real Medical Condition That Affects the Heart in a Physical Way! Read More »