If you’ve ever experienced GERD and difficulty breathing after meals, you know how unsettling it can be. As a Medical Assistant working in a busy Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve seen firsthand how common this problem is—and how many people brush it off as just “heartburn” or indigestion. But when acid reflux starts to trigger breathing issues,…
If you’ve ever dealt with GERD and upper back pain at the same time, you know how confusing and uncomfortable it can be. As a Medical Assistant working in a busy Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve seen firsthand how many patients come in focused on their heartburn, only to mention this nagging pain between their shoulder blades…
Ever felt that annoying hiccup attack right after finishing a meal, especially when you also deal with GERD and hiccups after eating? You’re not alone. As a Medical Assistant working in a busy Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve seen countless patients come in puzzled and frustrated about these symptoms. It’s actually pretty common for folks with GERD…
Hey there! If you’ve ever found yourself wondering about that annoying tickle in your throat combined with some persistent heartburn, you’re not alone. From my experience working as a Medical Assistant in a busy Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve seen so many patients ask about the GERD and postnasal drip connection. It turns out, these two issues…
If you’re like me and you’ve worked in a gastroenterology clinic long enough, you’ve probably heard a ton of patients say, “I wake up gasping or feeling like I can’t breathe — is this really from reflux?” And the answer? More often than not: yes. That tight chest feeling, especially when lying down at night,…
If you’ve ever wondered, can GERD cause foul breath?—you’re not alone. I’ve been working as a Medical Assistant in a busy Gastroenterology clinic for a few years now, and this is one of those surprisingly common (and super awkward) concerns patients bring up in hushed tones. Trust me, you’re not imagining things. That funky breath…
If you’ve ever had that weird feeling of waking up in the middle of the night with a sour taste in your mouth and a little too much spit pooling—yeah, I’ve been there too. Working in a gastroenterology clinic, I can’t count how many times patients asked, “Why is my mouth always full of saliva,…
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…
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…