Lungs, Breathing & Sleep

Health problems that affect breathing or sleep can lead to fatigue and lethargy that disrupt your daily routine. Understand your lungs and respiratory system—and what you can do to help yourself.

For better Zzz’s, make time for exercise

Wash face. Brush teeth. Roll out the yoga mat? For some, physical activity before bedtime may improve quality of sleep.

A-choo! Spring allergy season is coming

A Corewell Health allergist offers tips for keeping allergies under control.

Is napping good for you?

The occasional catnap is typically OK—but if you're frequently tired, it's high time to assess your sleep routines.

Patient Story

Living fully with lung disease

Asthma, COPD, cancer. Emily Seroka struggled for decades with lung problems—but the pulmonary rehabilitation program taught her how to breathe easier through it all.

‘It’s just amazing how I’m feeling’

Struggling against the effects of a rare lung disease, Mary Heeren undergoes a lifesaving double lung transplant and heart bypass surgery.

Patient Story

‘A very precious gift’

Dennis Bergstrom marks the 300th lung transplant for Corewell Health West.

Solving menopause sleep issues

Follow these top tips to help you get your Zzz's, even during mid-life changes.

Patient Story

‘The best sleep I could remember’

Linda Cole suffered from sleep apnea for years—until a tiny device changed her life.

Patient Story

‘Moving and grooving’

After spending his first months of life in the NICU, Axle Lensky and his family celebrate his first year at home in trademark fashion—a luau-themed dance party.

Patient Story

‘Don’t quit quitting’

After many failed attempts to quit, Janet Hale found success when she connected with the Lifestyle Medicine smoking cessation program.

Trouble on third shift?

Millions of Americans work overnight. The right strategies for sleep, nutrition and exercise can make it easier—and healthier.

Ready to quit?

If you want to quit tobacco and nicotine once and for all, connecting with the right support systems can help.