Patient Education
What Is Medical Marijuana Used For?
The term medical marijuana refers to using the whole, unprocessed marijuana plant, or its essential extracts to treat symptoms of illness and other conditions. More than half of U.S. [...]
Sleep Disorders 101
Nearly 40 percent of all Americans complain of some sort of difficulty with either falling asleep, staying asleep or daytime fatigue. For these millions of sufferers, sleep-related di [...]
Amiodarone-Induced Pulmonary Toxicity
Amiodarone-induced pulmonary toxicity is induced after the long-term use of the FDA-approved drug Amiodarone, a medicine used to control rapid heartbeat that starts in the lower chamb [...]
Dr. Sigfredo Aldarondo Named “Best Pulmonary Doctor” in Orlando by Orlando Life
For the twelfth year in a row, Dr. Sigfredo Aldarondo was named “Best Pulmonary Doctor” in Orlando Life for 2014. Dr. Aldarondo has practiced pulmonary and critical care medicine in C [...]
5 Early Warning Signs of Lung Cancer
Did you know it’s been proven the survival rate for lung cancer is higher the earlier it’s detected? At stage one, the average 5-year survival rate is about 45 to 50 percent according [...]
10 Questions Every Lung Patient Should Ask
Are you planning to attend a pulmonologist in the near future? Here are 10 of the most important questions to ask your pulmonary care team about your lung condition during your visit [...]