The Respire Journal

Breathing should be easy, but for millions of people living with chronic respiratory conditions like COPD, asthma, and pulmonary fibrosis, it’s a daily struggle. This is where Pulmonary Rehabilitation comes in—designed to empower patients with the skills and tools to improve their quality of life. At The Respire Institute, our comprehensive Pulmonary Rehab program is […]

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) can make daily life a struggle, but with the right care and support, it’s possible to manage symptoms and improve your quality of life. At The Respire Institute, our COPD Program, led by Dr. Ahmed, offers advanced treatments like the Zephyr Valve, personalized medicine management, and comprehensive support services. Discover how our holistic approach can help you breathe easier and live better.

It’s essential to highlight the groundbreaking advancements in lung cancer diagnosis and treatment. One such innovation making significant strides in the field of thoracic oncology is the Ion Robotic Bronchoscopy system. This cutting-edge technology is revolutionizing the way clinicians detect and diagnose lung cancer, ultimately improving patient outcomes and transforming lung cancer care. A Leap […]

Drowsiness. Headaches. Mood-swings. The daytime symptoms of sleep apnea are enough to frustrate anyone, but people who aren’t aware of their condition, or who have had these symptoms for a long time, might write them off as a nuisance. “Part of getting older,” they imagine. True, a patient with moderate sleep apnea and a strong […]

Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) might sound like a minor annoyance, but for those who suffer from it, it’s much more than just a tingle. It can significantly impact sleep quality, daily activities, and overall quality of life. At The Respire Institute, we’re here to shed light on this often misunderstood condition and provide insights into […]

In bedrooms worldwide, a common challenge disrupts the peace each night: snoring. It’s not just a nuisance for those sharing the room, but it’s also a health concern for the snorer. Welcome to “The Snore Wars,” where the battle for a silent night is fought with strategy and science. Let’s explore some effective tactics to […]

We live in a society that is eternally connected. We can talk to our friends around the globe any time we want. Our bosses can reach out to us with updates about projects long after we’ve left the office. We can tap into a literally infinite list of reading material whenever we feel like it. […]

If you’re one of the over 10 million people whose partner who suffers from sleep apnea, you don’t need someone to tell you how difficult it can be. Hearing your loved one struggle to breathe at night – and even stop breathing entirely – is inherently scary. This is especially so if you know exactly […]

In a perfect world everyone would get eight hours of sleep, starting around 10 to 11PM in the evening. The reality for many of us, however is that duty calls at any time. If you work a night-shift job, or job that starts early in the morning or lends late at night, you know firsthand […]

Most of the risk factors associated with sleep disorders become more exaggerated with age. Increased weight, neck size, and declines in health often bring on disorders such as sleep apnea. These disorders however, are not age-specific conditions, and some papers even suggest that sleep apnea and other sleeping disorders are underdiagnosed in children. A report […]

  There are lots of perfectly good reasons to adopt, for a little while, an abnormal sleep schedule. Maybe you’re relaxing for the holidays, enjoying a breakfast that features cocoa and toast at 11 in the morning. Maybe you’re jetsetting around the world, and have to tune into the local timezone. Perhaps you have to […]

Your family history is one of the best predictors of your long-term health and what medical challenges you will face as you age. If breast cancer runs in your family, it makes sense that you should pay attention to that area in your forties and fifties, and the same thing goes for your sleep. A […]

Our culture has some troubling myths about the way we sleep and what it means. The “sleepless, driven CEO” and the “insomniac artist” are stock characters that need no introduction, and our willingness to look up to these figures reinforces a dangerous idea: that people who are serious about what they do should be willing […]

In a perfect world everyone would get eight hours of sleep, starting around 10 to 11PM in the evening. The reality for many of us, however is that duty calls at any time. If you work a night-shift job, or job that starts early in the morning or lends late at night, you know firsthand the difficulties […]

If you or your partner has suffered from mild sleep apnea, you may have pursued a remedy at home. You might have investigated  at increased exercise, stricter diets, oral appliances, and upright sleeping positions that help relieve the apnea. It’s possible, however, that these steps have done you no good. You or your partner may […]

In a recent edition of the journal, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the three scientists Weelje, Saghal, and Meerlo discovered chemicals in the blood that indicate a link between chronic sleep restriction and oxidative stress. In the experiment, both human test subjects and mice were subjected to a scenario where their sleep was […]