If you’ve ever felt your chest tighten or found yourself gasping for air after indulging in a spicy curry or jalapeño-laden taco, you’re not alone. As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve seen a surprising number of patients walk into my clinic completely baffled that their love for spicy foods might actually be triggering their asthma…
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 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…
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….
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…
Hey there! If you’ve ever wondered, can asthma cause blood oxygen dips? — you’re not alone. As a pulmonary nurse practitioner with years of hands-on experience, I’ve seen firsthand how tricky asthma can be when it comes to oxygen levels. It’s not just about wheezing or coughing; sometimes, asthma can sneakily affect the amount of…
If you’ve ever noticed your asthma flaring up just as the seasons shift, you’re definitely not alone. As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve seen this pattern play out in countless patients — and yes, even in myself. Asthma linked to seasonal weather patterns isn’t just a theory; it’s a reality for millions. The crisp air…
Can asthma cause stiff muscles? It’s a question I’ve heard more than once in the clinic, especially from patients who come in struggling to catch their breath and then mention things like, “My shoulders are so tight,” or “I feel sore all over after an asthma flare-up.” As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I can tell…
If you’ve ever jolted awake in the middle of the night gasping for air, you’re not alone—and as a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve had countless patients ask me, “Can asthma cause gasping while sleeping?” The short answer? Absolutely. And it’s more common than most people realize. While we often associate asthma with daytime wheezing or…