If you’ve ever wondered, can asthma cause back pressure? you’re not alone. As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how asthma’s impact goes beyond the lungs. Many patients come in talking about tightness or discomfort not just in their chest, but also around their upper back. It’s an experience that can feel confusing, especially…
If you’ve ever heard about GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), you probably think of the classic burning sensation in the chest—heartburn. But here’s the thing: not everyone with GERD experiences that fiery discomfort. In fact, many people suffer from GERD symptoms without heartburn, and that can make recognizing the problem a bit tricky. Speaking from my…
If you’ve ever cared for someone with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or lived with it yourself, you know how exhausting it can be. But what often gets overlooked in the day-to-day struggle is the deep, relentless fatigue that accompanies RA. This isn’t your average tiredness — it’s a chronic, bone-weary kind of fatigue that affects nearly…
If you’ve ever stood in the dairy aisle wondering, “Is kefir good for hypertension?”—you’re not alone. As an internal medicine physician who’s been neck-deep in blood pressure charts and medication titrations for over a decade, I’ve had more than a few patients ask this very question. With more people turning to gut-friendly foods for heart…
Nothing drags down your day quite like an itchy, dry cough that won’t quit — especially when it lingers for weeks and doesn’t respond to the usual cough drops or allergy meds. If that sounds familiar, GERD may be the hidden problem. Chronic dry coughing often stems from acid reflux, and when left untreated, it…
If you’ve ever struggled with heartburn or that uncomfortable burning sensation after a meal, trust me, you’re not alone. Working as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology Clinic, I see patients every single day looking for relief from symptoms caused by GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease). And here’s the good news: you don’t have to give…
If you’ve ever found yourself craving a warm, cozy snack only to get sidelined by heartburn or acid reflux afterward, you’re definitely not alone. As someone who’s spent years as a Medical Assistant in a busy Gastroenterology clinic, I’ve seen firsthand how frustrating it can be for patients trying to navigate the snack world with…
If you’ve ever noticed your blood pressure creeping up after a meal, you’re not alone. As an internal medicine physician specializing in hypertension management, I’ve seen plenty of patients ask me, “How to fix post-meal hypertension?” It’s a sneaky issue that doesn’t get nearly as much attention as it deserves. While many folks are aware…
If you’ve ever dealt with asthma and sinusitis, you probably know how frustrating it can be when those two conditions seem to gang up on you. As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how the connection between asthma and sinusitis isn’t just coincidental—it’s deeply intertwined. Many people don’t realize that what’s going on in…