If you’ve ever felt like you couldn’t quite catch your breath after a big meal or had that weird tightness in your chest that wasn’t quite heart-related, you’re not alone. GERD and breathing issues are way more connected than most folks realize. Working as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology clinic, I’ve seen how this…
Let me tell you — few things are more frustrating than a dry, nagging cough that just won’t go away. I remember lying in bed night after night, wondering why my throat burned and why I kept waking up coughing even though I wasn’t sick. Turns out, the culprit was GERD. If you’re experiencing the…
Can asthma cause pain under ribs? If you’ve ever had that tight, aching sensation below your ribcage, you know how unsettling it can be. As someone who’s worked extensively with asthma patients, I’ve had countless people ask me, “Is this normal?” The short answer? Yes, asthma can sometimes trigger pain under the ribs, but it’s…
Can asthma cause back pain? That’s a question I’ve heard more times than I can count from patients who struggle with both. If you’ve been dealing with asthma, you might have noticed an aching or stiffness creeping up in your upper or lower back. It’s not the first symptom that comes to mind when people…
Can asthma cause wheezing and coughing? Absolutely. As someone who has spent years helping people navigate respiratory health, I can tell you that these two symptoms are often the most frustrating and persistent for asthma sufferers. It’s not just about feeling short of breath—it’s the unpredictable coughing fits at night, the wheezing that kicks in…
Can asthma cause frequent coughing? Oh, absolutely—and I’ve seen it firsthand in countless patients. If you’ve been dealing with a nagging cough that just won’t quit, asthma could be the culprit. As a respiratory health expert, I know that many people associate asthma with wheezing or shortness of breath, but chronic coughing? That one often…
When it comes to asthma, many people are surprised to learn that the symptoms can sometimes mimic other conditions. Asthma symptoms that mimic other conditions can make it tricky to get a clear diagnosis, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the nuances of the disease. I’ve encountered numerous cases where patients were initially misdiagnosed due to…
If you’ve got asthma, you’ve probably noticed that coughing tends to be one of those symptoms that pops up all the time, especially when things aren’t going so well with your breathing. But what’s the deal? Can asthma really be the culprit behind all that coughing? Or could something else be at play? Let’s dive…
If you’re into fitness or sports, you might’ve noticed that after some exercise, you’re wheezing a little or struggling to catch your breath. But here’s the thing—it might not just be a lack of fitness. Exercise-induced asthma (EIA), also known as exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB), could be the culprit. It’s a condition where your airways tighten…