Living with asthma can be challenging in ways that go beyond breathing. Some people with asthma describe feeling mentally “foggy” at times—forgetful, unfocused, or just not quite themselves. It raises an important question: can asthma cause brain fog? The answer isn’t always straightforward. While asthma is primarily a condition of the lungs, it can affect…
Asthma is most often linked with breathing difficulties—things like wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. But for some people, symptoms may feel more complex. If you’ve been managing asthma and notice body aches without a fever, it can be both confusing and unsettling. This article explores how asthma might be connected to body aches,…
Asthma is a condition that affects the lungs and can make breathing hard. Most people think of symptoms like wheezing or coughing, but asthma can also cause other problems that are easy to miss—like a lack of appetite. If you or someone you know has asthma and isn’t feeling hungry, it could be more than…
Ever had one of those days where your mind feels a bit cloudy, and you just can’t focus—like you’re in a fog? If you have asthma, you’re not imagining things. Many people living with asthma report feeling mentally “off” during flare-ups or even on a regular basis. But is there a real connection between asthma…
Can asthma cause tingling in hands and feet? It’s a question I’ve heard more than once in my years as a pulmonary nurse practitioner. When patients come in describing that weird, prickly sensation—almost like tiny pins poking at their fingers or toes—it’s natural to wonder if their asthma is somehow to blame. From my clinical…
Have you ever wondered — can asthma cause voice changes over time? It’s something I’ve seen firsthand in my years working as a Pulmonary Nurse. Patients would come in not just wheezing or short of breath but quietly asking, “Why does my voice sound different lately?” It’s not always the first thing people associate with…