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’ve ever been in the middle of an asthma flare-up and suddenly noticed your vision going fuzzy, you’re not alone—and you’re definitely not imagining things. Can asthma cause blurry vision? That’s a question I’ve heard more than once in clinic rooms, especially from patients dealing with frequent exacerbations or strong medications. As a pulmonary…
Ever noticed how after a particularly rough asthma flare-up, your eyes feel strained or even pressurized, almost like you’ve been staring at a screen for too long or crying for hours? You’re definitely not alone. A question I’ve been getting more often lately—especially from my own patients in clinic—is: Can asthma cause eye strain or…
As a pulmonary nurse with years of experience, I’ve seen firsthand how childhood asthma can shape a person’s life, both in the short term and well into adulthood. Asthma isn’t just a childhood condition that children “outgrow.” In fact, the long-term effects of childhood asthma can impact a person well into their adult years. It’s…
As an Asthma Expert with years of experience in respiratory health and treatment, I’ve seen firsthand how asthma doesn’t just affect the lungs—it can also have a surprising impact on cognitive function. Many individuals with asthma may not realize that their breathing difficulties can extend beyond just shortness of breath, wheezing, or coughing. In fact,…
Introduction So, you’ve got asthma. You know the drill—wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath—but have you ever thought about how it might mess with your brain? I mean, asthma’s a lung thing, right? But there’s actually more going on than just your airways. Turns out, asthma can totally impact your mental clarity. Ever had a moment…
So, let’s talk about something that a lot of us probably don’t think about much—how asthma messes with your workday. We know asthma affects your lungs, but it can seriously throw a wrench in your work productivity too. You’d be surprised how much it can impact everything from your energy levels to how well you…