Soap up! It’s National Handwashing Awareness Week! This week is observed to educate individuals on the proper technique for handwashing and the importance of maintaining hand hygiene.

During this busy time of the year, we recognize National Influenza Vaccination Week! This week reminds people of the importance of getting the seasonal flu vaccine and how it can save lives and prevent serious illness.

Need some tips for better sleep? Don’t toss and turn! If after 20 minutes you still can’t fall asleep, get up and stretch, read, or perform breathing exercises to help facilitate the transition, then try again. Does restful sleep escape you? Don’t suffer any longer. Give us a call at (239) 574-2644 to schedule an appointment today.

Happy Thanksgiving wishes from the Pulmonary Consultants of Southwest Florida! We are so grateful for our incredible team and community. Thank you for continually trusting us with your care!

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and the perfect time to consider a lung cancer screening. Even if you have no signs or symptoms, a lung cancer screening could save your life. Learn more by visiting https://floridasleepdoctors.com/lung-screening/. Give us a call today at (239)-574-2644 to schedule your screening.

World COPD Awareness Day! A day to raise awareness, share knowledge and reduce the burden that COPD brings. This year's theme is “Breathing is Life - Act Earlier”. If you think that you could be experiencing COPD symptoms - don't hesitate. Give us a call at (239)-574-2644 to schedule an appointment today.

Today is World Pneumonia Day, observed every year on November 12th and is a reminder of this serious, potentially life-threatening lung infection. For more information on ways to protect against pneumonia, visit https://www.lung.org/media/press-releases/world-pneumonia-day.

November is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) Awareness Month! In the US nearly 16 million people struggle with COPD, a serious lung disease that makes it difficult to breathe. For more information on COPD, visit https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/education-and-awareness/copd-learn-more-breathe-better/copd-awareness-month