Can asthma cause low oxygen during naps? As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I get asked this more often than you might think. You’d assume that sleep is when your body finally gets to relax—but for folks with asthma, that’s not always the case. I’ve seen patients wake up from what was supposed to be a…
As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve seen first-hand how asthma impacts patients, and one question that frequently comes up in conversations is, “What time of year is asthma worst?” Asthma can be tricky to manage, especially when external factors like weather or allergens come into play. If you’ve been wondering why your asthma symptoms flare…
If you’ve been wondering, can asthma cause rapid weight loss, you’re not alone. It’s a question that pops up more often than people might think. As a pulmonary nurse practitioner who’s worked with hundreds of asthma patients over the years, I’ve seen some pretty unexpected symptoms crop up—and yes, weight changes are sometimes one of…
Planning a picnic sounds like the perfect way to soak in some sunshine and fresh air—until you remember your GERD. If you’re anything like the patients I’ve worked with in the gastro clinic, or even just someone trying to keep that reflux in check, you’ve probably Googled GERD friendly picnic ideas and sighed at the…
Can rheumatoid arthritis cause swollen lymph nodes? This is a question I hear more often than you might think—usually from patients who are already overwhelmed by joint pain, fatigue, and the laundry list of RA symptoms they’re trying to manage. It’s a fair question, and honestly, not one that’s talked about nearly enough. As a…
If you’ve ever found yourself staring into your pantry wondering if that humble container of oatmeal could do more than just keep you full until lunch — you’re not alone. As an internal medicine physician with a focus on hypertension management, I get asked this all the time: Can oatmeal lower blood pressure fast? The…
If you’re anything like the patients I see every day as a pulmonary nurse practitioner, you’ve probably wondered at some point: do air ionizers help asthma? It’s a common question in clinic, especially among folks who’ve tried all the inhalers, all the allergy meds, and are still dealing with wheezing or that annoying chest tightness….
Let’s get real for a second—high blood pressure and poor circulation signs don’t exactly come with flashing warning lights. They sneak up, often quietly, and by the time most folks notice something’s off, damage may already be underway. I’ve seen this firsthand in clinic, more times than I can count. You might feel “off” and…
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