Can asthma cause itchy skin without rash? You’d be surprised how often this question pops up in my practice. As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve had more than a few patients walk into my office, puzzled by a weird itching sensation that doesn’t come with the usual suspects—no rash, no hives, no dryness. Just a…
When you think about asthma, it’s easy to associate it with people who smoke or have been exposed to secondhand smoke. However, it’s essential to realize that asthma can affect anyone, even those who have never smoked. As someone who’s spent years working with asthma patients, I’ve seen firsthand how asthma in non-smokers can sometimes…
Asthma can be a real pain to manage, right? You think you’ve got it figured out, but sometimes it feels like the rug gets pulled out from under you. It’s one of those conditions where things can feel fine one minute, and then suddenly, you’re gasping for breath or waking up in the middle of…