Can asthma make your throat feel tight? Oh yes—it absolutely can, and it’s something I’ve seen over and over again in my years as a pulmonary nurse practitioner. Patients often walk into my office convinced they’re dealing with something else entirely—maybe anxiety or even acid reflux. But tightness in the throat can absolutely be a…
It’s 2 AM, and you’re wide awake—again. Not from a racing mind or too much coffee before bed, but from that frustrating, relentless cough that just won’t let up. You sit up, grab a sip of water, and wonder, “Why does this keep happening at night?” And if you’re like many patients I’ve seen in…
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…