New parents look forward to their infant sleeping through the night. Usually that dream comes true a few years later, by the time kids start school. So when a school-aged child has trouble sleeping, it feels like something must be wrong. Sleep hygiene is usually at the root of the…
Western Washington Medical Group is excited to announce the opening of our new specialty care center in Bellingham, which will provide Cardiology, Pulmonary, and Sleep Medicine services to patients in Whatcom County. The new office opened on September 12, and is located at 470A Birchwood Ave…
Trouble Sleeping? What You Can Do About Insomnia Most people have trouble sleeping occasionally. With the stress of the last few years, more folks are having problems getting a good night’s sleep. Insomnia sufferers find it hard to fall asleep or stay asleep through the night. Long-term sleep deprivation…
Whether caused by stress, changes in the body or environmental factors, statistics show that an estimated 50 – 70 million Americans suffer from sleep-related problems. To better face these issues, it helps to understand how the body processes sleep. In this post, we’ll examine the different stages of sleep and…
Over 50 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders, so if you feel you’re not getting enough rest, chances are you may have one. If you do, it’s important to address it because a lack of sleep can lead to several health problems including weight gain, weakened immunities, reduction of cognitive…
According to sleepapnea.org, over 20 million Americans suffer from the sleep disorder known as Sleep Apnea. This potentially life-threatening ailment happens when the throat pathway narrows due to muscles relaxing so much during sleep that oxygen cannot pass through. If lifestyle changes such as losing weight,…
Even with your fan blasting on full speed and your windows hanging wide open, some nights, there’s simply no way to escape the heat. According to the National Sleep Foundation, it’s more difficult to sleep in the heat. If you do fall asleep, it’s less common…
What Is Snoring? Snoring: The loud, un-ignorable interruption in the middle of the night that keeps you or your partner from getting a full night’s rest. Snoring happens to just about everyone, but for some people, it can be a chronic issue that causes discomfort, and/or emotional friction between a…
If you struggle with catching your breath, smoke, have symptoms of lung disease such as asthma, or are about to undergo a major surgery, your physician may order pulmonary function tests (PFTs). These non-invasive tests reveal how well your lungs are working, by measuring your ability to take in oxygen. They…
Sleep Apnea And Sleep Medicine At WWMG If you snore, you know that it can cause stress between you and your bed partner. You know that it can affect activities you enjoy, like camping with friends and family. But are you aware that loud snoring may be a sign of…
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