That little clip-on device has become a household staple. You slip it on your finger, wait a few seconds, and two numbers appear: one for your blood oxygen and one for your pulse. You know that 98% is “good” and a low number is “bad,” but what does it all really mean? A pulse oximeter…
That sticky, heavy feeling on a humid summer day. The dry, scratchy sensation in your throat during winter. If you have asthma, COPD, or just sensitive lungs, you’ve likely felt how the moisture in the air—or lack thereof – can directly impact your breathing. Humidity isn’t just a weather report statistic; it’s a powerful environmental…
If you struggle with persistent mucus, a tight chest, or feeling like you can’t take a deep breath, you might be facing a case of mistaken identity—by your own immune system. While acute inflammation is a vital, life-saving response to injury or infection, a silent, smoldering type of inflammation can linger for years. This chronic,…
