Breathe better.
Sleep better.
Independent Lung Associates
Dedicated to Improving Your Life
Who We Are
Our staff includes board-certified physicians in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. Our staff also includes Nurse Practitioners who will offer you the best care.
Patients Matter to Us
At Independent Lung Associates, our top priority is to offer our patients exceptional medical care to help them maintain a healthy life. We understand that every patient is unique, so our team takes the time to get to know each patient personally to better understand their healthcare needs. We use the latest technology available to deliver the best treatment plans possible.
Our Services
Lung Disease Treatment
Independent Lung Associates excels in providing advanced and effective lung disease treatment in Florida. Our focus is on providing patients with advanced and effective treatment options. We tailor each patient’s treatment plan to their condition and medical history for a more comprehensive care and personalized approach.
Home to the best lung specialist in Florida, our approach to treating lung disease starts with a thorough patient assessment, including tests, scans, and a detailed review of their medical history. After a diagnosis, the patient and doctor discuss the suggested treatment plan, including medication and dietary, exercise, and smoking cessation changes.
Our primary goal is to manage and slow the disease’s progression. Independent Lung Associates can provide the most effective treatments, such as pulmonary rehabilitation, oxygen therapy, bronchodilators, inhalers, and immunotherapy, with the help of advanced technology.
In addition, we have experience in treating various diseases, including asthma, COPD, lung cancer, interstitial lung disease, and pulmonary hypertension. The expertise and skills ensure optimal lung function, improved breathing, and a better quality of life for our patients.
Respiratory Therapy Florida
The treatment, supervision, and maintenance of the patient’s breathing are the focus of the allied health specialty known as respiratory therapy. Therapy that improves respiratory efficiency makes breathing easier and makes life more comfortable. Our therapy may also benefit you if you have a chronic heart or lung condition that makes breathing difficult or results in shortness of breath.
Our healthcare professionals educate patients on the importance of telling them that exercise, breathing evaluations, and progress tracking are possible therapy components. As an illustration, low oxygen levels may show that you need respiratory therapy because your respiratory system isn’t working.
Our respiratory care experts help identify, observe, and care for diseases affecting breathing and the lungs in people of all ages. We work in long-term care, neonatal-pediatrics, pulmonary rehabilitation, polysomnography, or pulmonary critical care units in hospitals or the community.
The main categories of respiratory therapy are respiratory therapy for the elderly, children, adults, and the pediatrically ill. You can ask our doctor if you might benefit from receiving respiratory therapy. It’s essential to speak with a healthcare expert if you have breathing problems to get an accurate diagnosis.
We are present for this reason. Independent Lung Associates provides respiratory services in Florida’s Melbourne, Rockledge, Malabar, and Merritt Islands.
Patient Portal
Modernize your healthcare experience with Independent Lung Associates’ patient portal.
- Communicate easily with your doctor’s office.
- Update your personal info effortlessly.
- Request medication refills hassle-free.
- Manage appointments seamlessly.
- Access your medication and allergies list.
Commonly Asked Questions
We use a sleep study to help us diagnose sleep disorders, including periodic limb movement disorder, sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, narcolepsy, insomnia, and nighttime behaviors like REM sleep behavior disorder and sleepwalking. If you’re experiencing symptoms such as snoring, daytime fatigue, or difficulty breathing during sleep, it’s essential to consult a certified physician in pulmonary care.
Once you arrive at night for your study, our team of certified physicians in pulmonary care will give you an overview and get you set up.
You’ll have several different types of sensors and electrode leads applied. These connect to the monitoring equipment and help us measure your sleep, breathing, movements, and oxygen levels.
Let’s face it. Almost everyone snores on occasion. Snorers who do not have sleep apnea rarely wake up due to snoring or difficulty breathing. People with sleep apnea tend to snore loudly and continuously, and they often wake up choking or gasping for air.
Sleep apnea is generally considered a chronic condition that cannot be cured. However, there are treatments available that can reduce or alleviate symptoms and help individuals with sleep apnea improve both their sleep and overall health. If you’re seeking solutions, explore sleep apnea treatment options near you and address related concerns like sleep-disordered breathing.
- Frequent breathing difficulties or shortness of breath
- Chronic cough
- Mucous/sputum production with cough
- Wheezing
- Chest tightness
- Decreased endurance
- Swelling of the ankles, feet, and/or legs
- Lips or fingernails turning a bluish color
A good diet, stopping smoking, the right level of care, and patience will help you maintain a good quality of life.
A pulmonary embolism (PE) occurs when a blood clot suddenly blocks a lung artery, typically originating from a detached clot that travels through the bloodstream to the lungs. This serious condition poses a significant risk to health. If you suspect a pulmonary embolism, it is crucial to consult with a healthcare professional who may recommend diagnostic tests, such as a pulmonary function test, to assess lung function and aid in the evaluation of the condition.
The most effective approach to managing asthma involves the use of long-term control medications, with inhaled corticosteroids serving as a cornerstone. These crucial medications play a pivotal role in sustaining control over asthma by addressing the underlying airway inflammation responsible for triggering asthma symptoms. Pulmonary critical care services and pulmonary function tests can provide further insight into managing asthma and related conditions such as interstitial lung disease.
