Asthma

💡TL;DR: Phlegm stuck in your throat for months is usually linked to an ongoing trigger, not one piece of mucus trapped in place. Common causes include postnasal drip, reflux or LPR, allergies, chronic sinus inflammation, dry air, irritants, asthma, or slow recovery after an infection. If symptoms last more

💡TL;DR: Coughing mucus after eating is usually linked to reflux, postnasal drip, swallowing problems, airway irritation, or mucus that was already in the chest. Timing matters: coughing during swallowing is more concerning for aspiration or dysphagia, while coughing later or when lying down often points to reflux or drainage.

💡TL;DR: TSA does not set a fixed limit on how many inhalers you can bring on a plane. Travelers may carry multiple inhalers when they are medically necessary and reasonable for the trip. Most people bring a rescue inhaler, a controller inhaler, and a backup supply in their carry-

💡TL;DR: White foamy or bubbly mucus usually happens when air mixes with mucus during coughing or throat clearing. Common causes include postnasal drip, allergies, GERD, viral illnesses, asthma, and COPD. The bubbles themselves are usually less important than symptoms like shortness of breath, chest pain, fever, or coughing blood.

💡TL;DR: Most pain that feels like it is coming from the lungs during a cough is actually caused by strained chest muscles, irritated airways, rib cartilage, or the lining around the lungs. Common causes include bronchitis, pleurisy, pneumonia, costochondritis, asthma, and simple muscle strain. Dull soreness after coughing fits

💡TL;DR: Yes, reflux and GERD can contribute to shortness of breath, wheezing, cough, and chest tightness when stomach contents irritate the throat or airways. Symptoms are often more noticeable after meals, when bending over, or while lying down at night. GERD affects about 1 in 5 U.S. adults,

💡TL;DR: Yellow phlegm usually means your immune system is at work, not that you automatically need antibiotics. During a cold, mucus often turns yellow around days 3–5 and most people improve within 1–2 weeks (NHS). Judge progress by symptoms, not shade: seek care for high fever (102°

💡TL;DR: Shortness of breath after eating is often caused by stomach pressure, reflux, asthma, COPD, or anxiety, but it can also signal an allergic reaction, choking, or a heart problem. Mild symptoms after a very large meal may improve with smaller portions, slower eating, and staying upright for 2

💡TL;DR: The two main pulse oximeter readings are SpO2 and PR bpm. SpO2 is your estimated oxygen saturation, and PR bpm is your pulse rate in beats per minute. For most healthy adults at sea level, SpO2 is usually 95% to 100% and resting pulse is often 60 to