As someone who’s spent a lot of time studying GERD and its treatments, I can tell you that smoking and acid reflux are not a good combination. In fact, smoking can make acid reflux significantly worse, leading to more frequent and severe symptoms. If you’ve ever wondered why smoking seems to trigger that burning sensation…
If you have asthma, managing it can already feel like a full-time job—tracking triggers, using inhalers, avoiding allergens. But if you’re also a smoker or exposed to secondhand smoke, you’re basically making that job ten times harder. How smoking affects asthma management is something I’ve seen firsthand, both in my patients and in my own…
Smoking and asthma don’t mix well. In fact, smoking can make asthma worse by increasing inflammation, making symptoms harder to control, and triggering dangerous flare-ups. If you’re living with asthma and smoking, it’s crucial to understand the impact smoking has on your condition and how to manage it. Asthma is a chronic condition that affects…