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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

Allergy Sleep & Lung Care offers bronchial thermoplasty, a new treatment option FORT MYERS, Fla. – Jan. 7, 2015 – After several years of suffering with shortness of breath, David Cohen, 72, realized he could not keep living his life on the couch, unable to walk to his front door without stopping to catch his breath. “I was getting harder and harder to catch my breath, I would sit in my living room and watch TV, and if I wanted to talk to someone, I would have to stop and catch my breath every other word,” says Cohen. “As soon ... Read more

FORT MYERS, Fla. – December 9, 2014 – While Florida is not known for its harsh winters, the dramatic changes in temperature from week to week can still trigger unwanted allergy and asthma symptoms. The holiday season and activities associated with it also brings its own unique set of challenges for allergy suffers. Founder of Allergy, Sleep & Lung Care and Board Certified, Harvard-trained physician, Imtiaz Ahmad, M.D., provides a series of tips to prevent allergies and manage symptoms when they arise this holiday season. 1. Keep an Eye on the Weather Both cold air and humidity can trigger breathing ... Read more

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and Allergy Sleep and Lung Care is offering advice on maintaining a healthy set of lungs FORT MYERS, Fla. – Nov. 20, 2014 – With November recognized as Lung Cancer Awareness Month, the experts at Allergy Sleep and Lung Care are encouraging local residents to increase awareness preserving one’s lung health while also being aware of their risk factors and symptoms that are associated with lung cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer is the second most common cancer in both men and women, excluding skin cancer. Lung cancer accounts for about ... Read more