Living with asthma doesn’t have to feel like you’re constantly walking a tightrope. One of the biggest game-changers for my patients—and even for me when managing family members with asthma—has been understanding how to track asthma triggers effectively. It sounds simple, right? But you’d be surprised how many people skip this step and go straight…
If you’ve ever dealt with the uncomfortable burn of acid reflux or the nagging symptoms of GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease), you already know how much what we eat and drink matters. But what about hydration? Most people overlook how GERD friendly hydration habits can make a major difference. Working in a gastroenterology clinic, I’ve seen…
Managing GERD friendly microwave meal ideas can feel a bit like walking a culinary tightrope, especially when you’re juggling a busy schedule. I totally get it—working as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology clinic has given me a front-row seat to how challenging it can be for folks to eat comfortably with GERD. I’ve had…
If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Can asthma cause weird heartbeat feelings?”—you’re not alone. I’ve had patients ask me this exact question more times than I can count. As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how asthma can do more than just make breathing hard. Sometimes, it throws in those bizarre chest flutters or thumps…
Ever find yourself a little out of breath after climbing a flight of stairs and wonder if it’s just normal or something more? If you’ve been experiencing asthma symptoms after climbing stairs, you’re definitely not alone. As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve seen many patients come in puzzled by this exact issue—shortness of breath, wheezing,…
As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve had more than a few patients ask me, “Can asthma cause right side chest pain?” It’s a super valid question, especially when you’re dealing with any kind of unexplained chest discomfort. If you’ve ever found yourself clutching your right side and wondering whether it’s your lungs, your muscles, or…
If you’ve ever experienced that annoying, burning sensation in your chest paired with a nagging discomfort in your left shoulder, you’re definitely not alone. As someone who’s worked closely in a gastroenterology clinic, I’ve seen firsthand how GERD and left shoulder pain can sometimes be connected in ways people don’t immediately realize. Most folks think…
Living and working with rheumatoid arthritis can feel like juggling flaming torches—pain, fatigue, and stiffness often come without warning, making even the simplest tasks a challenge. As a Rheumatology nurse practitioner, I’ve witnessed firsthand how this autoimmune condition doesn’t just affect the joints, but also impacts day-to-day life, especially when it comes to the workplace….
Back when I first started managing my GERD, I thought salads were a safe zone—light, fresh, healthy. But oh no, one wrong topping and bam—hello, chest burn and that awful lump-in-the-throat feeling. If you’re like me and you’ve been burned (literally) by “healthy” choices, you’re not alone. It turns out, a lot of popular salad…