Month: April 2015

As another school year approaches, teens and college students are found milking every opportunity to stay out late, sleep in, or even spending time foregoing sleep entirely. Research proves that sleep regulates mood and is closely tied to learning and memory functions, making it critical for teens and young adults to practice healthy sleeping habits. It also helps maximize productivity during the day and plays a critical role in overall energy level and health. Founder of Allergy, Sleep & Lung Care and board certified sleep medicine physician, Imtiaz Ahmad M.D., provides students a series of healthy sleeping tips to promote ... Read more

Allergy, Sleep & Lung Care Urges COPD Sufferers to Seek Necessary Treatment to Gain Their Life Back Fort Myers, Fla. – For many, diagnoses of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) can be devastating, discouraging or hopeless. Heat and humidity brought by the end-of-summer weather conditions can make symptoms unbearable for those suffering this common lung disease that affects more than 24 million Americans. Founder of Allergy Sleep & Lung Care and Board Certified Pulmonologist, Imtiaz Ahmad, M.D., offers those diagnosed with COPD a series of tips for coping and identifying next steps for disease sufferers. 1. Activity is Still An ... Read more

While many people focus on Valentine’s Day and spring-like weather of February, allergy sufferers are concerned with the increasing allergens in the air. In Florida, pollen season begins in February for trees, grasses and weeds. “With the relatively warm temperatures of Florida, allergy-causing plants are growing earlier and quicker than anywhere else in the country,” says Imtiaz Ahmad, M.D., Board Certified physician and founder of Allergy Sleep & Lung Care. “Much of Florida’s allergens are constantly moving through the air due to sea winds from both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean.” Allergy sufferers may notice the effects ... Read more

Dr. Ahmad and his patient David Cohen were featured in the Naples Daily News about Bronchial Thermoplasty, a new treatment for patients with severe asthma. Below is the article. By: Liz Freeman FORT MYERS, Fla. – A year ago David Cohen could barely walk five feet. Shortness of breath always got the better of him. The North Fort Myers winter resident may never make stained glass art again. But what’s new in his life is walking three-fourths of a mile on a treadmill. He plans to better that. He credits his improved ability to a relatively new asthma treatment, called ... Read more

Dr. Ahmad was featured on WBBH-TV, NBC-2, in Fort Myers discussing tips for dealing with allergies during the beginning of allergy season. View the video below.

Talking with your doctor is the best way to manage your allergy and/or asthma conditions. Here are 13 important questions to ask: What is a healthy humidity level in my home? Should I avoid extreme temperatures? How do I know when the air quality is poor? Is dust a problem? Can I have a pet? What’s going to trigger my asthma or allergies? Is air conditioning helpful? How can I prevent infections or the flu? Is my diet healthy? Should I exercise? How do I manage my shortness of breath? Do I need any vaccines? Should I be screened for any ... Read more