Category: Press Release

For many, the rise in temperature and humidity of summer in Fort Myers also brings out allergy and asthma symptoms; but why? The answer is a little more complicated than you think. Researchers have found that heated air could be a trigger for asthma because heat stress affects the physiology of your airways. Usually this temperature is higher than what most people encounter outside of heat waves, so other factors contribute as well. The humidity of a Fort Myers summer alone could trigger asthma. Humid air is thought to be heavier and harder to breathe, but it also harbors pathogens ... Read more

Enjoying the outdoors may seem impossible with asthma or allergies in Fort Myers, but learning healthy outdoor habits can help asthma and allergy sufferers enjoy the outdoors again. The main trigger for asthma and allergies outside is often pollen. During the spring, trees, weeds and grasses release pollen to fertilize other plants. When they travel by the wind, they can cause sneezing, red and watery eyes and difficulty breathing along with asthma flare-ups. Before going outside, make sure to check pollen counts in the area. If pollen counts are high, use preventative measures like wearing a hat and sunglasses, bathing ... Read more

Three words that are sure to send shivers down your spine this upcoming March: daylight savings time. The notorious time of year can be so negative for people that the entire state of Arizona decided to remove it. But if you live outside of that state, you have to adjust your body to it to avoid being thrown off your sleep schedule. The culprit for this is how our sleep is regulated by the circadian biological clock. This system regulates our feelings of sleepiness or wakefulness throughout the day. Often the variations of the times people are most awake or ... Read more

The allergy season in Florida begins in February and board certified allergy physician in Fort Myers provides helpful tips to reduce symptoms. FORT MYERS, Fla. – Feb. 12, 2016 – For anyone who suffers from springtime allergies, they may have noticed that their symptoms may be flaring up. Increased allergens such as high levels of pollen have arrived. The southern states are prone to spring allergy effects earlier than the other states, with certain parts of Florida, especially those without a sea breeze, being more susceptible. The warmer and humid climate is perfect for the growth of pollen producing plants. The ... Read more

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and Allergy Sleep & Lung Care is offering advice on screenings to maintain a healthy set of lungs FORT MYERS, Fla. – Nov. 5, 2015 – With November recognized as Lung Cancer Awareness Month, the experts at Allergy Sleep & 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 ... Read more

By Imtiaz Ahmad, M.D., M.P.H., F.C.C.P., Board Certified in Sleep Medicine, Founder of Allergy Sleep & Lung Care As back to school season begins, it’s important for parents to get their children into a healthy sleep schedule. But as any parent knows, getting them to unplug from technology, into bed early and up in time for the early-morning bus can be a challenge. A potential solution: later school start times. Studies show that starting middle and high school before the sun rises is out of sync with the biological clocks of young people. They aren’t just fighting you to wake ... Read more

FORT MYERS, Fla. – July 14, 2015 – During the warmer summer months, people living with chronic breathing conditions like COPD and asthma have to be more cautious of flare-ups and attacks. To make the summer season more bearable, board certified pulmonologist Imtiaz Ahmad, M.D. with Allergy Sleep & Lung Care provides helpful tips to keep symptoms at bay. COPD, also known as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is a disease in which lung irritants have damaged the lungs, making it hard to breathe. Asthma is a long-term lung disease in which the airways can become inflamed and narrowed which allows ... Read more

Learn why you can’t sleep well and how to start sleeping better tonight Getting a good night of sleep is critical for all age groups to maintain healthy energy levels. Unfortunately, as we age, adults tend to get less sleep and poor overall quality of sleep. Sleep occurs in stages: dreamless periods of light sleep and some periods of active dreaming (REM sleep). Aging causes sleep patterns to change. Older adults spend less time in REM sleep, and wake up an average of three or four times a night (sleep fragmentation). In addition, it takes older adults longer to fall ... Read more

The right exercise can be a part of a healthy asthma action plan FORT MYERS, Fla. – May 21, 2015 – Exercising and asthma may not seem to go together, but staying active with asthma is an important part of forming an asthma action plan. Many asthma sufferers may experience breathing difficulties when exercising. This is due to water loss from our lungs as we breathe harder. The water loss drops the temperature of our lungs, causing asthmatic symptoms including coughing, wheezing, chest tightness or shortness of breath. “Exercise is healthy for everyone, even asthma sufferers,” says Imtiaz Ahmad, M.D., ... Read more