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Interstitial Lung Disease is a broad category of lung disorders that cause inflammation and possibly scarring in the lung's interstitial tissue. The interstitial space is the part of the lung that surrounds the alveoli (the tiny air sacs that allow oxygen to pass into the bloodstream). Inflammation in this area...
Breathing freely is something you take for granted until you encounter breathing difficulties. Then it becomes hard to focus on anything else. Bronchitis and pneumonia are two common causes of breathing problems, and it isn’t always easy to identify which condition is causing your symptoms. Michael N. Newton, MD, and...
Insomnia is a widespread sleep disorder that affects 1 in 3 adults worldwide, plus millions of teenagers. Even when conditions are ideal for sleeping, insomnia can: Make it hard to fall asleep when you go to bed (sleep onset insomnia) Wake you up in the middle of the night (sleep...
Understanding Pulmonary Diseases: A Guide to Respiratory Health Our lungs, the unsung heroes of our respiratory system, play a vital role in our overall well-being. From breathing to oxygenating our blood, they silently perform their duty day in and day out. However, when something goes awry with these crucial organs,...
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) affects over 16 million people in the world. It is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States according the CDC. COPD is a condition caused by damage to the airways that blocks airflow and making breathing difficult. COPD can cause coughing that...
How the heart and lungs work together With each beat of your heart, the heart sends blood through carrying oxygen to every cell. After delivering the oxygen, the blood returns to the heart. The heart then sends the blood to the lungs to pick up more oxygen. The pulmonary loop,...
Sleep apnea is a serious condition that can make life difficult, cause other health problems, and can even be life-threatening. If you have sleep apnea, treatment can change your world. However, for many patients, part of treatment is the use of a CPAP machine, and that can take some adjusting. ...
If you imagine your lungs as two balloons that fill with air and expand and then empty and deflate, you don’t have quite the right imagery. Your lungs are quite complicated and filled with structures that take the oxygen you need out of the air you breathe in and then...
During an asthma attack, your airways become inflamed and narrowed. You begin to wheeze, you may cough and feel like you just can’t take in enough air. It’s a very unpleasant feeling! Dr. Michael Newton and his staff understand the discomfort and fear that asthma attacks cause. We want to...
In the United States, more than 235,000 people are diagnosed with lung cancer each year. Overall, lung cancer accounts for about 22% of deaths due to cancer, making it the leading cause of cancer death. Michael Newton, MD, is a pulmonologist who treats patients with lung cancer. Although the greatest...
For many people, sleep is the first thing to go when Iife gets busy. There are so many obligations in modern society, that giving up a little sleep seems worth it, if it means you get some time to enjoy hobbies or being with the people you care about. You...
Around 16 million Americans have been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. COPD is not one ailment, but is a group of lung diseases, including chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and others. As specialists in pulmonology, Michael Newton, MD, and Denise Carulli, ARNP, help many patients manage COPD and help...
Restless leg syndrome, or RLS, can have a major impact on your life. Your work may suffer, you may find your relationships strained, and you may not be able to do the things you enjoy doing. Quality sleep is important! Dr. Michael Newton and his staff are experts in sleep...
Most people who get COVID-19 have a mild to moderate case, while a small group of people suffer from severe symptoms. Recovery looks different for each person who gets COVID-19 and depends on a number of factors, including age and general health. The path of recovery for young patients with...