National Nutrition Month, celebrated each year in March, focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. Learn more about making informed food choices by visiting https://www.eatright.org/about-national-nutrition-month

A reminder that a lung screening could save your life! Visit our website at https://floridasleepdoctors.com/lung-screening/ and answer a few short questions to see if you qualify for a lung screening. For any questions, give us a call at (239)-574-2644.

Loud or frequent snoring, silent pauses in breathing, and unrefreshing sleep can all be signs pointing to sleep apnea. When left undiagnosed, sleep apnea can cause irregular heartbeat or unstable blood pressure. If you have symptoms of sleep apnea, don’t delay, schedule an appointment with us by calling (239)-574-2644.

This month is National Cancer Prevention Month, a time to reflect on the steps we can take to reduce the risk of cancer. Quitting smoking, maintaining a healthy diet, and exercising regularly can play a part in dramatically reducing cancer. Visit https://www.aacr.org/patients-caregivers/awareness-months/national-cancer-prevention-month/ to learn more today!

Obstructive lung diseases are those that are characterized by a reduction in airflow. Examples of obstructive lung disorders are chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) and asthma. If you are experiencing shortness of breath, give us a call at (239)-574-2644 to schedule an appointment today.

This month we observe American Heart Month! Every year in February, we raise awareness about heart disease, the leading cause of death in the US. We encourage you to take your heart health seriously. Eating a healthy diet and staying active can contribute to a healthy heart. For more information, visit https://www.heart.org/en/american-heart-month.

Happy New Year's Eve from all of us! Wishing you a safe and celebratory day and a happy start to the New Year!

From all of us at Pulmonary Consultants of SW Florida, we wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! We hope your day is filled with love and joy!