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Imtiaz Ahmad MD, MPH, FCCP

Dr. Ahmad has been practicing pulmonary and sleep medicine in Lee County since 2004. He has extensive clinical and academic experience and believes in a proactive approach to healthcare. His post-graduate training took place at the following well-respected institutions: Harvard University, Cornell University, State University of New York at Brooklyn and the University of Mississippi. He serves as Medical Director – Clinical Research Organization, leading clinical research in sleep disorders.

common childhood sleep disorders

COMMON CHILDHOOD SLEEP DISORDERS

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit VK OK Digg WhatsApp Email Table of Contents Sleeping is required for normal growth and development. Sleep disorders are common in children and can have a negative impact on their health and well-being. KEY POINTS Childhood sleep complaints are common. Some of these complaints may be signs of a sleep […]

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Snoring by the numbers

Life can be Hard – Snoring Makes it Harder

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit VK OK Digg WhatsApp Email Table of Contents Snoring may seem harmless — it’s just a little noisy, right? But it can actually be a serious detractor from quality of life. The worst part is that there are too many snoring solutions on the market to continue to living with

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PERIODIC LIMB

PERIODIC LIMB MOVEMENT DISORDER (PLMD)

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit VK OK Digg WhatsApp Email Table of Contents Periodic limb movements during sleep are common in children and adults. They involve involuntary leg or arm movements. Most often they occur in the legs and feet. Periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD) is much less common. It involves frequent movements that cause

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Sleep and Emotional Health

SLEEP AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit VK OK Digg WhatsApp Email Table of Contents Healthy sleep helps to regulate your mood and emotional health. Sleep problems often occur together with mood disorders such as depression. Anxiety disorders also can involve sleep problems. Sleeping at least 7 hours nightly and getting help for a sleep problem can

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Sleep and General Medical Conditions

SLEEP AND MEDICAL PROBLEMS

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit VK OK Digg WhatsApp Email Table of Contents Poor sleep is often linked to other health problems. The physical and emotional impact of a medical illness can cause or worsen sleep problems. The cause and severity of sleep problems can vary widely. KEY POINTS Sleep problems may be caused by

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Sleep and Pregnancy

SLEEP AND PREGNANCY

SLEEP AND PREGNANCY Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit VK OK Digg WhatsApp Email Table of Contents Pregnancy affects many aspects of a woman’s body, and it may also affect how she sleeps. Hormone changes, physical changes and the stress of pregnancy can all change the duration and quality of sleep. Most of these changes are

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SLEEP AND TRUCK DRIVING SAFETY

SLEEP AND TRUCK DRIVING SAFETY

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit VK OK Digg WhatsApp Email Table of Contents Sleep is important for overall health and optimal performance, and healthy sleep is essential for driving safety. Adults should sleep 7 or more hours daily for maximum alertness. Insufficient sleep and untreated sleep disorders increase the risk of drowsy driving. Common sleep

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BACK TO SCHOOL SLEEP TIPS

BACK TO SCHOOL SLEEP TIPS

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit VK OK Digg WhatsApp Email Table of Contents Sleep is important for the health of children and teens. After a summer of sleeping in and staying up late, children’s sleep schedules are not ideal. Parents should help their children adjust their sleep schedules before the school year starts. Getting enough

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YOUR HEART AND SLEEP

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit VK OK Digg WhatsApp Email Table of Contents Obstructive sleep apnea causes some people to stop breathing due to the closure of the upper airway during sleep. It has been linked to various heart conditions. Repeated interruptions to sleep and drops in blood oxygen level can increase heart rate and

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