Seeds of Health DPC

11/12/2025

Call your doctor or urgent care if:

Wheezing is new or worsening despite taking steps in the previous post

You have no asthma diagnosis

Your rescue inhaler isn’t working, has expired, or is non-existent

You experience shortness of breath at rest or during conversation

Go to the ER or call 911 if:

You can’t speak in full sentences

Your lips or fingertips turn blue

Your chest feels tight or “stuck” despite using your inhaler

11/11/2025

Stay calm. Try slow, steady breathing through pursed lips.

Avoid triggers. Step away from smoke, allergens, or cold air.

Use your rescue inhaler (if prescribed).

Monitor symptoms. Note how long it lasts, what triggered it, and whether your inhaler helped.

11/10/2025

While asthma is one of the most frequent causes, wheezing can also occur with:

Viral infections (especially in children)

Allergies or exposure to irritants (smoke, dust, strong scents)

Acid reflux (GERD) irritating the airway

Bronchitis or COPD

Anaphylaxis or airway swelling (a medical emergency)

11/07/2025

You’ve probably heard the term wheezing, that whistling, musical sound that happens when air struggles to move through narrowed airways. But here’s what many people don’t realize: children may wheeze when they have viral infections or something called bronchiolitis. Children who have diseases that cause wheezing over and over again are more likely to develop asthma too.

Wheezing often sounds like:

A high-pitched whistling or squeaking sound, especially when you exhale.

Sometimes audible only with a stethoscope (which is why I usually make you come in if I suspect it)

Often accompanied by tightness in your chest, coughing, or shortness of breath (can be one or all).

Listen to examples from the American Lung Association: https://youtu.be/7oTfvJff7go

11/06/2025

Have you had health concerns that were dismissed, glossed over, or minimized?

11/05/2025

The best screening test is the one people are actually willing to do.

Options now include:

Traditional colonoscopy (still the gold standard)

FIT and stool-based DNA tests

New FDA-approved blood-based screening tests like Shield, offering a highly accurate, noninvasive option.

This kind of innovation is critical for improving access, compliance, and early detection.

Learn more about Shield’s blood-based test: https://shieldcancerscreen.com/patients/get-started/
And if you’re local, support awareness through: https://donate.coloncancercoalition.org/grandrapids

11/04/2025

Here’s the concerning reality:

📊 Colon cancer death rates are rising in adults under 55, increasing by about 1% per year since the mid-2000s.

🧓 Meanwhile, death rates in adults over 55 have dropped for decades, thanks to screening.

🧠 Even more concerning: since the mid-1990s, there has been a 2% annual increase in colorectal cancer cases among adults aged 20–39.

Experts believe the rise in early-onset colorectal cancer may be linked to:

More sedentary lifestyles

Increased processed food and red meat consumption

Less fiber and plant-based nutrition

Environmental and lifestyle factors we’re only beginning to fully understand

11/03/2025

Most major guidelines recommend beginning routine colon cancer screening at age 45. You may need to start earlier if you have:

A family history of colorectal cancer or polyps

Certain genetic syndromes

Inflammatory bowel disease or other high-risk conditions

👉 Screening isn’t one-size-fits-all. Talk with your healthcare provider to determine the best starting point and method for you.

11/01/2025

10/31/2025

www.sohdpc.com/blog/wheezing-how-to-recognize-treat-and-respond

Learn what wheezing sounds like, common causes beyond asthma, how to treat it at home, and when to seek medical care for shortness of breath.

10/31/2025

See you tomorrow at 9:00am. Please note the change of venue. We will be at Woodland Mall near the food court. Bring your water bottle, ready to walk at your own pace.

10/30/2025

Some screening tests can detect precancerous polyps, small growths, that have the potential to turn into cancer over time. When these polyps are found and removed early:

The risk of cancer drops dramatically

You can prevent disease instead of just treating it

That’s why screening is one of the most powerful public health tools we have.