Can asthma cause swallowing difficulties? That’s a question I’ve heard more times than I can count during my years as a pulmonary nurse. The short answer is yes—but it’s not quite as straightforward as it sounds. Many people living with asthma notice that, at times, eating or even swallowing saliva can feel uncomfortable or oddly…
As a Pulmonary Nurse, I’ve encountered many patients with asthma, but over the years, one question that often pops up is, “Can asthma cause difficulty in swallowing food?” It’s not something that gets talked about much, yet it’s a real concern for many asthma sufferers. Asthma primarily affects the lungs, but it can also have…
What the Heck is GERD? 🤔 Okay, so before we get into how GERD affects older adults, let’s quickly talk about what GERD even is. Basically, it’s when stomach acid or sometimes bile sneaks up into your esophagus (that’s the tube that connects your mouth to your stomach). This usually happens when the lower esophageal…
If you’ve ever felt that weird lump in your throat that just won’t go away, or food seems to take its sweet time going down — you’re not alone. I’ve been there too, standing in the kitchen, trying to finish dinner, and wondering why swallowing suddenly feels like a chore. That’s not just in your…