Ever had that sinking feeling in your chest, like someone dropped a brick right on your lungs? Or maybe you’ve felt your heart racing out of nowhere, gasping for air, and just assumed it was your heart acting up. You’re not alone. As someone who’s worked for years as a Pulmonary Nurse, I can’t count…
Asthma is one of the most common chronic respiratory conditions, yet its symptoms can sometimes be difficult to pinpoint, especially when they are not as obvious. As a Pulmonary Nurse with years of experience, I’ve seen many patients who were unaware they were dealing with asthma due to its subtle signs. If you’re wondering how…
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…
It’s a question I’ve heard more than a few times from patients and even fellow nurses: can asthma affect voice or speech? The short answer? Absolutely, yes — and more often than people realize. As a Pulmonary Nurse who’s spent years working alongside individuals managing everything from mild to severe asthma, I’ve seen firsthand how…
As a Pulmonary Nurse, I’ve seen many patients come in with a variety of respiratory symptoms, and one of the most common questions I get asked is: “Can asthma cause wheezing in one lung?” It’s a great question and one that’s often misunderstood, especially when people aren’t familiar with how asthma affects the body. Wheezing,…
As a Pulmonary Nurse, I often get asked by my patients about caffeine and its effects on asthma. It’s a common question—does caffeine help with asthma symptoms? You’re probably familiar with the idea that caffeine is a stimulant, but you may not know that it has the potential to play a role in managing asthma…
As a Pulmonary Nurse with years of experience helping patients manage asthma, one of the most common questions I hear is: *”Can asthma symptoms change over time?”* It’s a question that is not only natural but also important for anyone living with asthma or caring for someone with the condition. Over the years, I’ve seen…
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…
Living life alongside asthma, whether personally or professionally, opens your eyes to just how complex this condition really is. Working as a Pulmonary Nurse for years, I’ve seen firsthand the way asthma behaves differently from person to person. One question that keeps popping up from patients, family, even friends is — does asthma get worse…
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