Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine at Witham

Asthma causes your airways to become inflamed and narrowed, making it harder to breathe. Inhalers and medications can help keep symptoms under control.

Irritation and inflammation in your airways can lead to a persistent cough and mucus. It’s typically diagnosed based on your symptoms, and treatment may include rest, fluids, and medications to help relieve discomfort.

COPD, often caused by smoking or exposure to irritants. makes it difficult to breathe. It’s diagnosed with breathing tests and imaging, and treatment may include inhalers, oxygen therapy, and programs to help improve your breathing and quality of life.

A cough is your body’s natural way of clearing your airways, but when it lingers, it may be a sign of an underlying issue. Your provider will evaluate your symptoms to find the cause and recommend the right treatment to help you feel better.

Shortness of breath is the sensation that you can’t get enough air or are working harder to breathe. It can have many causes, so your provider may recommend tests to find the reason and create a treatment plan tailored to your needs.

When the lung tissue becomes scarred it’s harder to breathe deeply. Usually diagnosed with imaging and breathing tests, treatment focuses on slowing progression and helping you breathe more comfortably.

High blood pressure in the blood vessels of the lungs can make your heart work harder. It’s diagnosed with specialized tests, and treatment may include medications and other therapies to improve blood flow and reduce symptoms.

This lung infection can cause cough, fever, and difficulty breathing. It’s typically diagnosed with an exam and chest imaging, and treatment may include antibiotics or other medications depending on the cause.

A blockage in the blood flow to the lungs, usually caused by a blood clot, can be serious if not treated quickly. It is diagnosed with imaging and blood tests, and treatment often includes medications to thin the blood and prevent further clots.

Often seen on imaging studies of the chest, our providers can review the imaging, assess the risk of lung cancer or more benign causes, and recommend an individualized diagnostic evaluation that may include lab testing or tissue sampling with a biopsy.

When your internal body clock is out of sync with your daily schedule, it can be hard to fall asleep or wake up at the right times. Diagnosis often involves reviewing your sleep habits, and treatment may include light therapy, schedule adjustments, or medication.

Unusual behaviors that happen during sleep, such as sleepwalking or night terrors are usually diagnosed based on your sleep history. Treatment focuses on improving sleep habits and keeping you safe during episodes.

When your breathing repeatedly stops and starts while you sleep, leading to poor rest and daytime fatigue, it’s diagnosed with a sleep study. Treatment may include a CPAP machine, oral devices, or lifestyle changes.

This uncomfortable urge to move your legs, especially at night, can interfere with sleep. It’s typically diagnosed based on your symptoms, and treatment may include lifestyle changes, supplements, or medication.

Having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep? It can leave you feeling tired during the day. Your provider will review your sleep habits and may recommend behavioral strategies, improved sleep routines, or medication if needed.

This sleep disorder causes extreme daytime sleepiness and sudden episodes of falling asleep. It’s diagnosed with specialized sleep testing, and treatment often includes medications and lifestyle adjustments to help manage symptoms.