So, let’s talk about something sweet — literally. You’ve probably heard someone say, “Try a spoonful of honey, it’ll help your cough.” But what about something a bit more serious — like asthma? That’s a question I’ve heard a dozen times at the bedside over the years. Does honey help asthma naturally? It’s not just…
If you’re living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you know how challenging it can be to stay active and maintain a healthy lifestyle. The pain and stiffness from joint inflammation can sometimes make it feel like working out is out of the question. But here’s the truth: staying active is one of the best things you…
When I was working as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology clinic, I can’t even count how many patients walked in saying, “I think I have asthma… but my inhaler isn’t helping.” What was surprising? It wasn’t asthma at all. More often than not, it was GERD and shortness of breath—a connection that’s way more…
Let’s face it—managing blood pressure isn’t just about the pills. It’s about everything around them, especially how you start your day. As an internal medicine physician with a special focus on hypertension management, I’ve seen it time and again: patients who take control of their morning rituals for stable blood pressure tend to have fewer…
Let me tell you, after working in a gastroenterology clinic for several years, one thing that surprised a lot of our patients—and honestly, even me at first—was how often GERD and back pain show up together. Most folks walk in thinking their sore back has nothing to do with their digestive issues. But once we…
If you’ve ever noticed your asthma symptoms get worse after meals, you’re not imagining things. It’s something I’ve seen plenty of times in my work as a Pulmonary Nurse—patients come in wheezing or coughing not after a long jog or being around pollen, but right after dinner. Honestly, it’s not even always about what they…
If you’ve ever devoured a plate of spicy tacos only to spend the next few hours curled up with that burning sensation creeping up your chest, you’re definitely not alone. As someone who has spent years working as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve seen firsthand just how often people struggle with acid…
Can asthma cause swallowing difficulties? That’s a question I’ve heard more times than I can count during my years as a pulmonary nurse. The short answer is yes—but it’s not quite as straightforward as it sounds. Many people living with asthma notice that, at times, eating or even swallowing saliva can feel uncomfortable or oddly…
Ever since I recovered from COVID, I noticed something weird—my lungs didn’t bounce back the way I expected. And I wasn’t alone. A few of my patients, and even some nurse friends, started complaining of similar symptoms. Shortness of breath, coughing fits, chest tightness. Turns out, this wasn’t just lingering COVID stuff—it was something more….