If you’ve ever been woken up by your partner muttering in their sleep—or you’ve caught yourself sleep talking and wondered what’s going on—you’re not alone. One question I get surprisingly often from patients is, “Can asthma cause sleep talking?” It’s a fascinating connection and not something many folks think about. As a pulmonary nurse practitioner,…
Can asthma cause restless sleep? Absolutely—and I’ve seen this play out time and again in my years as a pulmonary nurse practitioner. Honestly, it’s one of the most overlooked reasons why some of my patients wake up feeling like they’ve run a marathon instead of catching z’s. You wouldn’t believe how many people come in…
If you’ve ever wondered, can asthma cause fast breathing during sleep — you’re not alone. As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve seen so many patients (and worried parents) come in asking exactly that. It’s a super common concern, especially for people managing asthma in kids or even noticing changes in their own nighttime breathing. Waking…
Can asthma cause morning headaches? That’s a question I’ve heard more than a few times in the exam room—and as a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve even asked it myself during early mornings when a dull ache settled in right between my eyes. If you’re waking up groggy, irritable, and already reaching for that bottle of…
Introduction So, here’s a question I get asked a lot in my practice: “Can asthma lead to sleep apnea?” It’s a tricky one because asthma and sleep apnea are two different things, but they sure can play off each other. If you’re someone who struggles with asthma and you’ve been noticing sleep issues like snoring,…
Feeling tired all the time and wondering if your asthma might be the culprit? You’re not alone. Asthma can definitely make you feel more exhausted than usual. Here’s how. If you have asthma, you’re probably familiar with the usual symptoms like wheezing, coughing, or shortness of breath. But what about that constant feeling of tiredness?…
Struggling to get a good night’s sleep because of asthma? You’re not alone! In this guide, we’ll walk you through practical tips, from managing symptoms to adjusting your environment, so you can sleep better despite asthma. Managing asthma can be challenging, especially when it comes to sleep. If you’ve got asthma, you know that nighttime…