If you’re a parent navigating the tricky world of toddler nutrition while managing GERD, you already know how challenging mealtime can be. Finding GERD friendly foods for toddlers is like walking a tightrope—one wrong bite can send your little one into discomfort, and the last thing any parent wants is to see their child struggling…
As a Rheumatology nurse practitioner, I get this question more often than you’d think: does RA affect blood vessels? Short answer? Yes, and in more ways than people realize. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) isn’t just about achy joints—it’s a full-body inflammatory condition, and that inflammation can take a toll on your blood vessels, too. I’ve seen…
If you’re living with GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) like many of the patients I’ve helped as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology Clinic, you already know that planning meals isn’t just about nutrition—it’s about comfort, too. One of the most common questions I get is, “What can I pack for lunch that won’t leave me…
Living with rheumatoid arthritis can be a daily battle. Trust me—I’ve seen it firsthand as a rheumatology nurse practitioner, and even in my own family. The stiffness, the swelling, the sheer frustration of not being able to do what you used to. One of the most common questions I get from patients is, “Is there…
If you’ve ever felt that weird scratchiness in your throat or like your voice is raspier than usual—especially after meals—you’re definitely not alone. As someone who’s spent a good chunk of my career working alongside GI specialists, I’ve seen firsthand just how often folks walk into our clinic complaining about hoarseness or chronic throat clearing,…
If you’ve ever wondered, can asthma cause stiff neck sensation?—you’re not alone. As a pulmonary nurse practitioner with years of hands-on experience, I’ve seen how asthma symptoms sometimes extend beyond the typical wheezing and shortness of breath. Patients often tell me about unexpected aches, discomforts, and odd sensations, and one that pops up now and…
As someone who’s spent years working closely with patients as a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how terrifying and frustrating asthma can be—especially when wildfire smoke turns the air into a health hazard. If you’re wondering how to manage asthma during wildfire season, trust me, you’re not alone. Every year, it seems like wildfire…
As an internal medicine physician specializing in hypertension management, I often get asked a question that might surprise you: can long naps raise blood pressure? It sounds counterintuitive, right? After all, naps are supposed to be restful breaks that help recharge us. But the truth is a bit more nuanced, especially when it comes to…
Can asthma cause random coughing fits? Oh yes, and if you’ve ever had one sneak up on you while you’re just trying to get through your grocery list, you’re definitely not alone. As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how asthma doesn’t always play by the rules. Patients often expect wheezing or shortness of…