Snoring

Snoring is a loud breathing sound that occurs during sleep. It can increase the risk for diabetes, obesity, hypertension, stroke, heart attack, and other cardiovascular problems. Possible causes include: Being overweight Tissue swelling during the last month of pregnancy Crooked or bent nasal septum, which is the wall of bone and cartilage between your nostrils…

Venous Ulcer

Venous ulcers are open sores that can occur when the veins in the legs do not push blood back up to the heart as well as they should. Blood backs up in the veins increasing pressure. Common causes of damaged veins include blood clots, injury, aging, and obesity. If not treated, increased pressure and excess fluid…

Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is used to view the airways and diagnose lung disease. It may also be used during treatment for some lung conditions. Common reasons to perform a diagnostic bronchoscopy include: Investigating abnormal changes to the lung, changes or scarring of lung tissue, or a collapsed lung Lymph node biopsy Shortness of breath or low oxygen…

Lung Volume Reduction Surgery

Lung volume reduction surgery is used to improve breathing in some patients with severe emphysema, a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). During surgery, small wedges of damaged lung tissue are removed to allow the remaining tissue to function better.

Pulse Volume Recordings

A pulse volume recording (PVR) study is a noninvasive vascular test in which blood pressure cuffs and a hand-held ultrasound device are used to obtain information about arterial blood flow in the arms and legs. This test is done to diagnose peripheral artery disease. There are several types of PVRs, including: Ankle Brachial Index (ABI)…

Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

These barley stuffed peppers make a great vegetarian entrée that packs a high-fiber punch. You’ll never miss the beef with the low-fat, high-protein bean and barley stuffing. The high fiber in barley may help stave off hunger and studies have also found that barley may reduce bad cholesterol and triglycerides.

Grilled Swordfish with Bell Pepper Chow-Chow

Chow-chow is a very popular Amish side dish traditionally made of chopped pickles and mustard sauce. We’ve livened it up with some fresh vegetables and tomatillos. Use chow-chow as a flavorful topping for fish, meat or poultry.

Deborah Heart and Lung Center Welcomes Inaugural Class of High School Nursing Assistant Interns

Program Developed in Partnership with Pemberton Township High School Medical Arts Academy

Deborah Implants New Device for Treating Central Sleep Apnea

Know the Warning Signs of COPD

If you have been coughing and wheezing a lot lately, you may be wondering whether you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).