Category: Press Release

Date: 02/20/2024 To Whom It May Concern Please be advised that Allergy Sleep and Lung Care PA, located at 16420 Healthpark Commons Dr Suite 100, Fort Myers, FL 33908, will be closing its doors permanently effective March 31, 2024. We understand this news may cause inconvenience, and we apologize for any disruption to your healthcare routine. We are committed to ensuring a smooth transition for your ongoing care. Here are some important details: Last Day of Service: We will continue to provide medical services until March 31, 2024. Medical Records: You have the right to request a copy of your ... Read more

There is a lot of interest in the news media recently whether covid-19 pneumonia patients’ lungs are worse than a smoker’s lung. Answer to this question depends on the status of the patient. If a patient is admitted to hospital due to COVID-19 pneumonia, their lung is likely worse than any patient with smoker’s lung i.e. COPD or emphysema lung. In COVID-19 pneumonia, chest x-ray or CT chest shows diffuse lung disease mostly in the lower part of the lungs. However, once patients develop respiratory failure, they develop diffuse lung disease, easily visible in all areas of the chest x-ray. ... Read more

COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by a new coronavirus introduced to humans for the first time. It is spread from person to person mainly through the droplets produced when an infected person speaks, coughs or sneezes. Watch this short animation to learn more about COVID-19 and how to protect yourself against it. Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV). A novel coronavirus (nCoV) is a new strain that has not been previously identified ... Read more

Allergy Sleep and Lung Care provides healthy sleeping habits to prevent disturbed sleep during Halloween Nightmares are common during the Halloween season, and Allergy Sleep and Lung Care is providing the right tools to ensure people are getting a healthy amount of sleep each night. While nightmares can be a distraction to quality sleep, disturbed sleeping and insomnia can also play a factor. An estimated 50-70 million adults in the U.S. suffer from some type of sleep disorder, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Sleep is essential for good health, both physical and mental. “There are simple ... Read more

When allergy season comes around, you may have more to worry about than just a runny nose and sneezing; allergies can also affect your quality of sleep. Seasonal allergies, also known as allergic rhinitis, occurs when allergens in the air are breathed in, causing irritation and inflammation in the nasal passages. Allergens may include dust mites, pollen, mold and pet dander. These particles trigger the release of a chemical in the body that causes nasal congestion, making it harder to sleep. These factors can cause the nasal passages to narrow, making it difficult to breathe properly at night. A survey ... Read more

According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, an estimated 15 million Americans suffer from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, most commonly known as COPD, and millions more are likely to have it but are unaware of it. In comparison to the general population, veterans are three times more likely to develop COPD, as presented in a study conducted at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. COPD is a serious lung disease that makes breathing more and more difficult over time. When COPD is severe, even the most basic tasks can become a challenge to do. Symptoms of COPD include: ... Read more

There is no better time to kick bad habits than the start of a new year. If you’re one of the seven in 10 Americans who want to quit smoking, this is an opportune time to make strides to finally kick the habit. Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death. According to the CDC, 480,000 people die each year from smoking or being exposed to secondhand smoke. The life expectancy of smokers is also at least 10 years shorter. The good news is, it is never too late to quit. Those who stop smoking before they are 40 reduce ... Read more

October is dominated by the color pink as the nation rallies to promote breast cancer awareness. However, it is also a month to focus on preventing another, even more deadly disease, lung cancer. October is Healthy Lung Month, dedicated to raising awareness for lung diseases and providing tips to keep your lungs healthy. The main lung disease that causes the most damage is lung cancer. It is the second most prevalent cancer in both American men and women, right behind prostate and breast cancer, but it is the most deadly. Over 220,000 new cases of lung cancer will be diagnosed this ... Read more

Chances are, you, a family member or friend are beginning to sneeze and suffer from a runny nose. It’s the time of the year for seasonal allergies. Fall in Florida means allergies that are often hard to keep under control. Certain plants like ragweed and cedar elm begin to bloom and produce pollen in late summer. Mold is also a common allergen that can be found anywhere and their spores can travel through the air. Dr. Imtiaz Ahmad, a Board Certified physician with Allergy Sleep & Lung Care offers some tips to keep fall allergies and asthma under control: Gauge what ... Read more

Summer is a time for travel and outdoor adventures, but exploring a new place could also lead to unexpected allergic reactions and asthma attacks. Vacation allergies and asthma can get in the way of the fun you had planned and ruin your limited vacation time. To prevent allergy and asthma symptoms, it’s important to do your research before planning a trip. Vacation allergies and asthma attacks can happen when your body adjusting to a new region it is not familiar with. Before choosing a place to vacation, research the kind and amount of pollen that are in the region during ... Read more