Can asthma cause difficulty catching breath after talking? Absolutely, and I’ve seen this first-hand more times than I can count working as a Pulmonary Nurse. If you’ve ever found yourself short of breath after a simple conversation or a short speech, and you live with asthma, you’re definitely not alone. It’s a concern that comes…
If you’ve ever seen someone gasping for breath during an asthma flare-up, you know how scary and stressful it can be—for the person struggling and for anyone around. I’ve been a Pulmonary Nurse for years, and trust me, I’ve witnessed my fair share of wheezes, tight chests, and panicked eyes. One question I get asked…
Can asthma cause dizziness when standing up? You’d be surprised how often I get this question — both from my patients and even curious friends who know I’m a Pulmonary Nurse. Honestly, it’s not one of those textbook symptoms people associate with asthma, right? We all think about wheezing, shortness of breath, tight chest, coughing…
If you’ve been living with asthma like many of the patients I’ve cared for, you already know how unpredictable and frustrating it can be. As someone who’s worked closely with individuals navigating this condition every day, I totally get the daily ups and downs. In my years as a Pulmonary Nurse, I’ve seen firsthand how…
Let’s talk about something I get asked *a lot* in the clinic—can asthma cause a burning sensation in throat? If you’ve ever dealt with asthma, you probably already know it’s not just about the lungs. As a pulmonary nurse who’s spent years bedside, especially during those chaotic night shifts when the ER is packed, I’ve…
Living with asthma can feel like navigating a minefield sometimes—especially when the weather can flip your entire day upside down. As someone who’s worked for years as a pulmonary nurse, I’ve seen firsthand just how dramatically how weather changes impact asthma symptoms. One minute, a patient is breathing fine, and the next, a cold front…
If you’re living with asthma and planning your next big getaway, you’re probably searching high and low for the best asthma-friendly travel tips. As someone who’s worked closely with respiratory patients and seen the full spectrum of asthma triggers—from the dry air of airplane cabins to unexpected pollen spikes in hotel rooms—I know how important…
If you’ve ever asked yourself, can asthma cause difficulty exhaling completely, you’re definitely not alone. As a Pulmonary Nurse who’s spent countless shifts listening to the wheezing breaths of anxious patients, I can tell you—this is one of the most common, and honestly one of the most frustrating, symptoms people with asthma experience. And yes,…
Can asthma cause tightness in the throat? Oh yes, it absolutely can—and if you’ve ever felt that strange, uncomfortable sensation in your throat and wondered if it was your asthma acting up, you’re not alone. As someone who’s worked as a Pulmonary Nurse for over a decade, I’ve seen countless patients come in with this…