There’s nothing more frustrating than trying to fall asleep — only to be interrupted by a burning sensation creeping up your chest. For many people with GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), bedtime becomes a battleground instead of a time for rest. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Let’s explore what’s really going on when GERD…
Living with asthma can be a daily juggling act—managing symptoms, avoiding triggers, and trying to get a good night’s sleep. One small but often overlooked factor that can make a big difference is the best pillow height for asthma sufferers. From my experience as a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how something as simple…
Dealing with asthma can be incredibly challenging, especially when it impacts something as essential as your sleep. If you’re someone who’s tried to figure out how to sleep better with asthma, you’re not alone. As a Pulmonary Nurse, I’ve witnessed firsthand how difficult it can be for individuals to get a good night’s rest when…
Rheumatoid arthritis and best sleeping positions for pain relief—if you’ve ever tossed and turned through the night with aching joints, you already know how real this struggle is. As a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner, I’ve had more conversations than I can count with patients who are desperate for just one solid night’s sleep. Pain doesn’t clock…
If you’ve ever jolted awake gasping for air or watched someone struggle to breathe in their sleep, you know just how terrifying nighttime asthma can be. As a Pulmonary Nurse, I’ve sat bedside through more of these episodes than I can count—and I’ll tell you this: figuring out how to prevent asthma attacks while sleeping…
If you’re living with rheumatoid arthritis and wondering how to sleep better at night, believe me—you’re not alone. As a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner, I’ve lost count of how many of my patients have brought up this exact concern during our chats. The pain, the stiffness, the racing mind… it all hits hardest when your body…
As a Pulmonary Nurse with years of hands-on experience, I’ve seen how different respiratory conditions can affect people in unique and sometimes unsettling ways. One of the most frequently asked questions I get from my patients is whether asthma can cause painful breathing when lying down. It’s a simple question, but it’s not always easy…
If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my years as a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner, it’s this: managing stress with rheumatoid arthritis isn’t a luxury—it’s a survival skill. I’ve seen patients make incredible progress with their joint pain and inflammation just by dialing down the stress in their lives. Easier said than done, I know. Stress…
Living with asthma can be challenging, especially when it comes to managing symptoms at night. As someone who’s been in the field of respiratory health for years, I’ve seen firsthand how difficult it can be to get a good night’s sleep when you’re constantly worrying about asthma flare-ups. One of the most common struggles asthma…