4 Potential Causes of Your Chronic Cough

4 Potential Causes of Your Chronic Cough

Everybody coughs. In addition to being a normal bodily function, coughing actually serves a useful purpose for our bodies. Coughing helps clear mucus and other foreign material that can irritate the lungs from our airways. Most coughs are associated with short-term illnesses like a cold or the flu and typically don’t hang around too long. However, coughs that linger over time can be a sign of something more serious. A chronic cough is a cough that lasts eight...

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Ask Dr. Tyler: Why are Doctors Always Late?

Patient education is a responsibility that I, and the rest of the team at Family Practice Center, take very seriously. I’m always happy to answer questions that I receive from patients to the best of my ability. One question that I have received a lot over the years is, “Why are doctors always late?”. I personally hate being late to an appointment and try my best every day to be professional and respectful of my patients’ time. I could probably write a book on...

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Why Is Sleep So Important to Our Health?

It’s no surprise to hear that getting plenty of sleep at night is critical to our overall health and wellbeing. But the extent to which sleep can impact a person’s physical and mental health may come as a shock to some people. Experts agree that getting less than the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep per night can have a profound impact on your health (both short and long-term), your mood, your weight, and more. Here are a few reasons why our healthcare providers...

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