admin Spring is a beautiful time of year — the flowers are in bloom, the sun is peaking its head out from the rain clouds, and there’s a bit of pep in everyone’s step. However, with this season comes the inevitable: seasonal allergies. If you’re affected by allergies you are famiiar with common allergy symptoms. The …
How often do you focus on your breathing? When you’re nervous, you may take quick and shallow breaths. When you’re exasperated or relieved, you let out a sigh. Are you one of the millions of Americans who have adopted yoga and meditation for self-care? You may know some deep breathing techniques to calm your nerves …
“How many hours of sleep should I be getting every night?” This question has been a regular debate for decades of time. Our-hard working American culture prides itself on long work hours. But, this has made it difficult for millions of us to get enough sleep at night. Most of us agree that anywhere from …
Spring is a tough season for those who deal with seasonal allergies. Spring is a tough season for those who deal with seasonal allergies. Pollens and dust particles are floating all throughout the air. Every day can feel like a battlefield in your lungs. Has this been an ongoing problem for you? Dr. Shukla is …
We all have been taught that between eight and ten hours of sleep is what you need to be fully rested, but who has the time for that? Many of us try to find areas in our lives that we can cut out to accommodate our busy schedules, and sleep gets the ax more times …
Stress can happen for a variety of reasons. We all encounter stress in our daily lives, whether there’s a project at work due or a huge school exam coming up. Perhaps we have to have a difficult conversation with a family member, and the looming anticipation is causing stress. All of these situations induce stress …
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs, and it can be bacterial or viral. The alveoli (air sacs) in the lungs fill up with pus and other fluids, making it harder for oxygen to reach the bloodstream. Pneumonia tends to be more common in children. If your child has any of the signs or symptoms …
For those suffering from allergies, sleepless nights, dry eyes, flaky skin, and consistent irritation are just a few of the symptoms that can often be experienced. However, with the help of professionals, developments in research, and accessible alternatives to relieve symptoms, there are effective resources available to those who are suffering from allergies. For more …
Congestion, headache, runny nose, — these are just some allergy symptoms that can affect your everyday life if they’re not treated with the proper care. Perhaps one of the most invasive symptoms that becomes a nuisance to everyday life is the overall feeling of fatigue that allergies bring about. Also known as “brain fog,” this …
During the winter, the cold, dry air combines with high use of indoor heating, leading to low levels of humidity. You may not realize this can increase your risk of catching colds, the flu, and other infections. Visit Dr. Shukla, your pulmonologist in New York, for help treating respiratory infections. It turns out those humid days …
