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…
As someone who’s spent years working as a Pulmonary Nurse, I’ve seen firsthand how stressful and scary an asthma emergency can be, especially when it happens at home. Whether you’re dealing with asthma yourself or caring for someone who has it, knowing how to prepare for an asthma emergency at home can make all the…
Asthma is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide, and as someone who’s worked as a pulmonary nurse for years, I’ve seen firsthand how it can impact daily life in various ways. You might already know that asthma can trigger symptoms like wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath. But, have you ever wondered: Can…
As a Pulmonary Nurse, I’ve spent years working closely with children who suffer from asthma, and one of the most common questions parents ask is, “Can asthma cause rapid breathing in children?” It’s a concern that many don’t know how to manage until it’s too late. As someone who has seen firsthand how scary asthma…