Can asthma cause vocal cord issues? You’d be surprised how often I get asked this in my clinic, and honestly, it’s a fantastic question. As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how easy it is to confuse the wheezing and throat tightness of asthma with something much trickier — vocal cord dysfunction. If you’ve…
If you’ve ever experienced that stubborn feeling like something’s stuck in your throat—especially after a meal—you’re not alone. As someone who’s spent years working as a Medical Assistant in a busy Gastroenterology clinic, I can tell you this comes up more often than most people think. GERD and difficulty swallowing go hand in hand more…
Living with asthma is tough—but loving someone who battles it daily comes with its own set of challenges too. If you’re wondering how to support a partner with asthma, you’re already on the right track. It’s not just about puffers and prescriptions. It’s about being present, aware, and proactive. I’ve seen it firsthand, both as…
Can digital detox help blood pressure? It’s a question I’ve been getting more often than you’d think—usually from patients who are at their wit’s end juggling stress, screen time, and skyrocketing BP readings. As an internal medicine physician who’s spent the better part of a decade managing hypertension, I’ve learned that not all solutions come…
If you’ve ever sat with a patient post-endoscopy or chatted with someone nervously holding their fourth antacid of the day, you’ll know this: GERD is no joke. I’ve worked with countless patients in our gastroenterology clinic who came in utterly baffled by their symptoms. And one of the most surprising culprits that often comes up?…
Summer rolls around, flights are booked, bags packed—and if you’re like many of my patients, there’s one question nagging in the back of your mind: how to manage blood pressure while on vacation without turning your relaxing getaway into a medical checklist. Trust me, as a physician who specializes in hypertension management and someone who’s…
If you’ve ever felt that burning sensation creeping up your chest after eating, you’re not alone—I’ve seen it countless times while working as a Medical Assistant in a busy Gastroenterology clinic. One of the most common things patients asked me about, surprisingly, was food. Specifically: “Can I still eat white potatoes if I have GERD?”…
If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Does GERD cause nausea?”, you’re not alone. I’ve heard that question from countless patients during my years working as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology clinic. Honestly, nausea is one of those sneaky symptoms that a lot of people don’t initially connect to acid reflux or GERD, but it can…
Let’s get real—can rheumatoid arthritis cause sleep problems? Absolutely. And if you’re nodding along while massaging your shoulder or rubbing your aching knees at 3 a.m., you already know the answer deep down. As a rheumatology nurse practitioner, I’ve had countless conversations with patients who feel like they’re in a never-ending tug-of-war between managing pain…