Find out more about your specific species of pet bird. Parakeets, cockatiels, conures, macaws, parrots, canarys, love birds, finches.
Cockatiels can be every bit a parrot as their larger counterparts — friendly and outgoing to snugly and gentle — no wonder these little feathered companions are America’s Top Bird. But ever stop to think if your cockatiel is normal?
My baby Cockatiel is very outgoing, and is super friendly and sweet. It doesn’t fear anything! I can be vacuuming his cage or around it, it will not be afraid of it, on the contrary, it wants to come near. I’m learning from a lot of reading that a male Cockatiel is more vocal and not shy.
Noisy breathing during sleep A deviated septum or swelling of the intranasal tissues can be one of the many reasons for noisy breathing during sleep. Awareness of the nasal cycle It's normal for the nose to alternate being obstructed on one side and then change to being obstructed on the other. This is called the nasal cycle.
Breathe easy Pulmonology (Lungs) You take about 20,000 breaths a day, so treating illnesses affecting the lungs and breathing are vital to your overall health. Our pulmonologists and lung specialists can help you breathe easier by diagnosing and treating lung diseases and conditions with advanced technologies, such as robotic-assisted bronchoscopy.
Your heart and lungs are involved in transporting oxygen to your tissues and removing carbon dioxide, so problems with either of these organs can impact your breathing. Speak with your primary care provider if you have worsening or consistent shortness of breath in these situations: Walking up a flight of stairs.