Asthma and Seasonal Change Management: A Step-by-Step Guide Seasonal changes can be tough on people with asthma. Shifts in temperature, humidity, and allergens often trigger symptoms that affect breathing and quality of life. But with a thoughtful approach, you can manage asthma effectively through these transitions. This timeline will help you build healthy habits and…
Can Asthma Be Triggered by Laughing or Crying? A 4-Week Journey to Understanding and Managing Your Triggers Asthma is a complex condition, and many people wonder if emotions like laughter or crying can actually trigger their symptoms. The short answer is yes—strong emotional responses can cause changes in your breathing pattern that might set off…
Introduction: Asthma affects millions worldwide and knowing when it’s worsening can mean the difference between timely care and a serious emergency. To help you recognize red flags early, we sat down with Dr. Maya Hartman, a board-certified pulmonologist with over 15 years of experience in asthma management. Dr. Hartman explains how to tell if asthma…
Myths vs. Facts You Need to Know If you’ve ever had trouble finishing a sentence because your breathing suddenly got weird, it can feel unsettling—especially if you live with asthma. Shortness of breath while talking might seem like something that only happens after intense exercise or when you’re super anxious, but in reality, it can…
Have you ever wondered, can asthma cause fullness after meals? As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve encountered patients who mention unusual symptoms that seem unrelated at first glance—like that uncomfortable sensation of fullness right after eating. It’s easy to think of asthma purely as a breathing issue, but the reality can be more complex. Sometimes,…
Living with asthma doesn’t have to feel like you’re constantly walking a tightrope. One of the biggest game-changers for my patients—and even for me when managing family members with asthma—has been understanding how to track asthma triggers effectively. It sounds simple, right? But you’d be surprised how many people skip this step and go straight…
If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Can asthma cause weird heartbeat feelings?”—you’re not alone. I’ve had patients ask me this exact question more times than I can count. As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how asthma can do more than just make breathing hard. Sometimes, it throws in those bizarre chest flutters or thumps…
Ever find yourself a little out of breath after climbing a flight of stairs and wonder if it’s just normal or something more? If you’ve been experiencing asthma symptoms after climbing stairs, you’re definitely not alone. As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve seen many patients come in puzzled by this exact issue—shortness of breath, wheezing,…
As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve had more than a few patients ask me, “Can asthma cause right side chest pain?” It’s a super valid question, especially when you’re dealing with any kind of unexplained chest discomfort. If you’ve ever found yourself clutching your right side and wondering whether it’s your lungs, your muscles, or…