If you or a loved one live with asthma, you know how crucial it is to keep your environment as safe and trigger-free as possible. One area that’s often overlooked is the kitchen—a place bustling with smells, dust, and sometimes allergens that can easily set off an asthma attack. From my years as a pulmonary…
If you’ve ever found yourself wheezing your way through a conversation and suddenly your voice cracks like a teenager going through puberty, you might’ve wondered: can asthma cause voice cracks? I’ve had a few patients bring this up in clinic, often brushing it off as nothing. But honestly? It’s not as uncommon as you might…
If you or someone you care about lives with asthma, you know how tricky managing those sudden breathing challenges can be. Over my years working as a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how patients are always looking for ways to complement their treatment — and one natural approach that keeps popping up is using…
If you’ve ever been going about your day—maybe folding laundry, chatting with a friend, or just walking down the hallway—and then suddenly felt the room tilt or spin for a moment, you’re not alone. One question I’ve heard more than a few times in clinic is: can asthma cause random dizzy spells? It’s a surprisingly…
As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how improving lung function can transform lives. Whether you’re recovering from a respiratory illness or just want to feel more energized during your daily activities, there are natural ways to boost breathing capacity that anyone can try. It’s not always about medications or fancy treatments—sometimes, small lifestyle…
Ever woken up in the middle of the night feeling like your heart is racing or fluttering, and wondered, “Can asthma cause heart palpitations during sleep?” As a pulmonary nurse practitioner with years of hands-on experience, I’ve seen firsthand how tricky asthma can be—not just during the day but especially when it disrupts your nights….
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering how often should you update asthma action plan, you’re not alone. Honestly, I get this question all the time from my patients—and I totally get why. As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how asthma doesn’t always play by the rules. One season you’re fine, the next you’re…
Have you ever wondered, can asthma cause pain in upper abdomen? It’s a question I get quite often in my practice as a pulmonary nurse practitioner. Asthma is primarily known for causing breathing difficulties, wheezing, and chest tightness. But sometimes, patients tell me about discomfort or pain in areas that seem unrelated, like the upper…
If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the years working as a pulmonary nurse practitioner, it’s that asthma doesn’t play fair—and it definitely doesn’t take vacations. One of the trickiest things to manage with asthma is how unpredictable it can be, especially when you throw altitude into the mix. Whether you’re flying to Denver for…