Ever found yourself dealing with that uncomfortable, burning sensation in your chest after a bowl of rice? You’re not alone. Heartburn after eating rice might seem unusual at first glance, but in my time working in a busy gastroenterology clinic, I’ve come across more patients than you’d think who face exactly that. Rice might be…
Let’s be honest—when people hear “asthma,” they think wheezing, inhalers, and pollen floating through spring air. But food? That’s not the first thing that comes to mind. As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve sat with countless patients who come in confused, frustrated, and wondering why their breathing flares up after a meal or why they…
As a Pulmonary Nurse, I’ve seen my fair share of patients struggle with asthma symptoms, and one question that often comes up is: Can asthma cause dry cough after eating? It’s a valid concern, and while the relationship between asthma and a dry cough after meals may not always be immediately obvious, there are several…
Can watermelon worsen acid reflux? You’d think the answer would be an easy “no,” right? I mean, it’s watermelon—we’re talking about something that’s like 90% water and the poster child for healthy summer snacks. But working as a Medical Assistant in a busy Gastroenterology clinic, I’ve learned things are rarely that simple when it comes…
When you work in a Gastroenterology clinic like I do, one thing becomes clear fast—how tomatoes impact GERD symptoms is a hot topic. It comes up more often than you’d expect during patient visits, especially when folks are desperately trying to connect the dots between their favorite foods and that awful burning sensation crawling up…