Tampa Pulmonary & Sleep Specialists

05/06/2026

Every day we sit across from patients who are struggling to breathe — something most of us take completely for granted. Asthma is not just a childhood condition. It’s a serious, sometimes life-threatening inflammatory disease that affects over 300 million people worldwide.
This year’s message says it all: access to anti-inflammatory inhalers remains an urgent, unmet need. The science is there. The medications exist. But too many patients still can’t get them. 💊
If you or someone you love has asthma:
✅ Make sure you have a controller inhaler — not just a rescue inhaler
✅ Know your triggers
✅ Have an asthma action plan
✅ See a pulmonologist if your symptoms aren’t controlled
Breathing is living. Let’s make sure everyone gets to do it. 💙

01/23/2026

🌬️ Most people think lung health starts with medications.
That’s not actually true.

Here are the 5 most important things you can do for your lungs in 2026—things I wish more patients did before breathing became a problem.

👉 Read here:
https://tampapulmonary.com/2026/01/07/top-5-things-you-can-do-for-your-lungs-in-2026/

P.S. Our Tampa Pulmonary Premium Service spots are limited —Get better access, priority scheduling, and personalized lung care before it’s gone. Memberships are limited per doctor to protect quality care, and founder’s pricing won’t last.

A clear, science-based guide to breathing better Michael S. Alvarez, DO, MPH, FCCP When people think about lung health, they often think about inhalers, oxygen, or medications. While those treatments can be important, research shows that what you do every day matters just as much. How you breathe, h...

01/12/2026

Part II of our 2025 Year in Review is here. Continue the conversation with me about insights, milestones, and moments that shaped our year in pulmonary and sleep care.

01/07/2026

Follow me as I look back at a big year in pulmonary and sleep care. Part I of our 2025 Year in Review is live! 🎥

12/25/2025

11/24/2025

Breathing shouldn’t be a struggle! In this video, Dr. Alvarez explains bronchiectasis — an abnormal widening of the bronchi that can lead to chronic cough, thick phlegm, and recurring infections. Understanding this condition is the first step toward better lung health.

✨ At Tampa Pulmonary, our premium service means you get direct access to Dr. Alvarez and even same‑day appointments — because your breathing can’t wait.

📺 Watch now and take control of your lung health today.

11/22/2025

Dr. Alvarez, Dr. Subramanian, and Dr. Schilling are all performing this cutting-edge procedure using Ion Robotic Bronchoscopy Technology for early lung cancer diagnosis — right here in the Tampa Bay region.

Since the development of advanced diagnostic procedures like robotic bronchoscopy, lung cancer survival has steadily improved over the last 10 years, largely due to earlier detection and better access to minimally invasive diagnostics.

Lung Cancer Screening Saves Lives

If you meet any of the criteria below, you may qualify for annual low-dose CT lung cancer screening:
• Age 50–80
• 20+ pack-year smoking history (example: 1 pack/day for 20 years or 2 packs/day for 10 years)
• Current smoker or quit within the last 15 years

Screening can detect lung cancer years before symptoms appear, when it is most treatable.

Why this technology matters
• Lung cancer is the #1 cause of cancer-related deaths, but early detection dramatically increases survival.
• When found early, 5-year survival can exceed 60%.
• Ion Robotic Bronchoscopy allows physicians to reach tiny, hard-to-access nodules with precision and safety.

We are proud to offer this advanced diagnostic procedure for our patients!

New technology is evolving lung cancer detection and treatment at Ascension Sacred Heart Bay in Panama City. https://www.wfla.com/news/florida-hospital-using-robotics-for-lung-cancer-treatment/

11/06/2025

🩺✨ We’re growing to serve you better! Tampa Pulmonary & Sleep Specialists is thrilled to announce our new Wesley Chapel office is now open and accepting new patients!

Dr. Alvarez and our dedicated team are ready to welcome you to this beautiful new space—designed with comfort, care, and convenience in mind. Whether you're closer to South Tampa or Wesley Chapel, expert pulmonary and sleep care is just around the corner.

📍 Two locations. One trusted team.
📞 Call today to schedule your appointment!

11/06/2025

Limited spots available!
Join a paid asthma research study — free medication, no insurance required.
Must have had a flare-up in the past year.
📩 DM us to see if you qualify!
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10/29/2025

Think pneumonia’s just a bad cold? Think again.

Dr. Alvarez shares why it’s the top infection landing adults in the hospital—and how you can lower your risk. Quick symptoms to watch for: cough, fever, shortness of breath. Prevention starts with awareness (and a vaccine!)