When you’ve worked up close with patients struggling to catch their breath—like I have as a Pulmonary Nurse—you start to notice the little things that bring them relief. Over the years, I’ve seen that beyond inhalers and traditional medications, many people start looking for more natural options to help manage symptoms. That’s where the best…
Can asthma cause difficulty digesting food? It’s a question I never really thought about deeply until I started seeing patterns in my patients—especially those dealing with both asthma and ongoing digestive issues. As a pulmonary nurse, I’ve spent years helping people breathe easier, but I’ve noticed how often they bring up things like bloating, stomach…
If someone told me a few years ago that gut health might have something to do with asthma, I probably would’ve raised an eyebrow. I’ve spent most of my career as a pulmonary nurse dealing with the lungs—tight airways, chronic inflammation, rescue inhalers, nebulizers—the whole package. But then I stumbled across something that got me…
Ever found yourself wondering, can asthma cause low-grade fever? You’re not alone—this is actually one of the most common questions I get from patients and even family members. As someone who’s spent years in the trenches as a pulmonary nurse, I’ve seen firsthand how confusing asthma symptoms can be. Especially when they start overlapping with…
If you’re anything like me, working as a Pulmonary Nurse has made you hyper-aware of the air you breathe — especially indoors. That’s why one of the first things I talk about with families dealing with chronic respiratory issues is how to protect your home from asthma triggers. You’d be surprised how many people think…
Have you ever had one of those days where your asthma’s flaring up and suddenly, your arms and legs feel like jelly? Like you’re trying to walk through quicksand or lift a bag of groceries and your limbs are just not having it? If you’ve ever wondered, can asthma cause weakness in arms and legs—you’re…
If you’ve ever watched someone struggle to catch their breath during an asthma attack, you know how scary it can be. I’ve seen it up close more times than I can count, both in my role as a Pulmonary Nurse and in my own family. Over the years, I’ve learned that how to manage asthma…
As a Pulmonary Nurse, I’ve had the privilege of working closely with asthma sufferers, and I’ve seen firsthand how the right diet and lifestyle changes can play a huge role in managing this chronic condition. One of the things I often recommend to my patients is incorporating anti-inflammatory spices into their diet. These spices not…
If you’re someone like me who’s spent years around patients with breathing issues—or maybe you’re dealing with asthma yourself—you’ve probably wondered, can asthma cause headaches and sinus pressure? It’s a question I’ve heard plenty of times from patients, especially those who show up complaining about a tight chest, only to add, “Oh, and I’ve been…