Blog Archive

COPD Awareness Month Nov 15th, 2023

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...

February Heart Month Feb 15th, 2023

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,...

How to Adjust to a CPAP Machine Jul 12th, 2021

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. ...

4 Effective Treatments for Interstitial Lung Disease Jun 16th, 2021

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...

How to Prevent an Asthma Attack May 19th, 2021

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...

Signs and Symptoms of Lung Cancer Apr 7th, 2021

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...

Here’s What Happens to Your Body When You Don’t Sleep Enough Mar 17th, 2021

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...

What Is COPD and Who Is At Risk? Feb 17th, 2021

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...

Common Causes of Restless Leg Syndrome Jan 20th, 2021

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...

Recovering from COVID-19 Dec 3rd, 2020

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...