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Sleep‑related breathing disorders—especially obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)—are extremely common in adults. But while mild or moderate sleep apnea rarely qualifies for Social Security disability benefits on its own, severe sleep‑related
A lung transplant is one of the most serious and life‑altering medical procedures a person can undergo. Even after a successful transplant, recipients face lifelong immunosuppressive therapy, frequent medical monitoring,
Chronic lung infections can be debilitating, persistent, and life‑altering. Conditions like tuberculosis (TB), fungal infections, and nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) disease often cause long‑term lung damage, repeated hospitalizations, and severe breathing
Not all respiratory disorders begin in the lungs. Many autoimmune and neuromuscular conditions weaken the muscles that control breathing, cause inflammation in the lung tissue, or impair the body’s ability
Asthma is one of the most common chronic respiratory disorders in the United States, but for many adults, it is far more than an occasional flare‑up. Severe or uncontrolled asthma
Pulmonary fibrosis and interstitial lung disease (ILD) are among the most serious respiratory disorders evaluated by the Social Security Administration (SSA). These conditions cause scarring and inflammation in the lungs,
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a lifelong genetic disorder that affects the lungs, digestive system, and other organs. For adults living with CF, chronic respiratory infections, severe lung damage, and frequent
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is one of the most common—and most disabling—respiratory disorders evaluated by the Social Security Administration (SSA). For many Texans, COPD makes even simple tasks like
Respiratory failure is one of the most serious respiratory conditions evaluated by the Social Security Administration (SSA). When your lungs can no longer supply enough oxygen to your blood—or remove
Breathing is something most people never think about—until it becomes difficult. For Texans living with chronic respiratory disorders, every breath can feel like a battle. When lung disease limits your