The lungs are amazing structures that allow your body to produce oxygen and release carbon dioxide. This exchange is the basis for a number of other processes in your body. However, patients with other chronic lung diseases can have issues breathing normally. Lung detox is one way that you might be able to improve your ability to … Read more
Many people know the benefits proper levels of vitamins and minerals in the body may offer. However, people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other chronic lung diseases may benefit from vitamins to a greater degree than other people. In fact, our health care team at Lung Institute can tell you there are 2 vitamins that … Read more
People living with chronic lung diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema and pulmonary fibrosis, often have their pulmonary function tested. Many doctors use lung function tests to help diagnose, monitor, and treat chronic lung diseases. Lung function tests are also referred to as pulmonary function tests (PFTs). Two important measurements gained from pulmonary … Read more
Our body’s mucus production is meant to keep us healthy as it serves as a sort of sticky tape that collects dust, bacteria, and other potentially harmful airborne particles. This is so our body can get rid of these things more easily before they have a chance to settle into our lungs. However, if you … Read more
Chest tightness can be a real problem for those with lung disease. Here are a few tips for relief. For those living with lung diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a common symptom of the disease can be chest tightness. As a symptom, chest tightness is typically associated with a continuing pain inside the chest, … Read more
Want to know how to increase your blood oxygen level? Let us help with these 5 tips. For those suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, the ability to take in oxygen is a constant struggle. If you or a loved one is finding normal breathing difficult, the Lung Institute has compiled the top 5 ways to improve your blood … Read more
Oxygen saturation refers to the amount of oxygen that’s in your bloodstream. The body requires a specific amount of oxygen in your blood to function properly. The normal range of oxygen saturation for adults is 94 to 99 percent. Anyone with an oxygen saturation level below 90 percent will likely require supplemental oxygen, which is prescribed by your … Read more
Every little bit counts for those suffering from low blood oxygen levels due to lung disease. Increasing one’s oxygen intake in any way possible seems like a good idea. If your blood oxygen level is low and you’re finding it difficult to breathe, try these five natural tactics for increasing the amount of oxygen your … Read more
About The Lung Institute Our office is located in the historic Watkins Centre building in downtown Manchester Connecticut. Address: 935 Main Street B10 Manchester CT 06040Phone: 860-245-1807By Appointment Only Christine Kingsley Christine Kingsley is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) and spent a large part of her career as as a practicing nurse treating patients with various … Read more