If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Can asthma cause tingling in chest?”, you’re definitely not alone. It’s a question I’ve been asked plenty of times in the clinic. As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve sat across from patients who were experiencing this weird, almost buzzing sensation and didn’t know what to make of it. Let’s talk…
Can asthma make your throat feel tight? Oh yes—it absolutely can, and it’s something I’ve seen over and over again in my years as a pulmonary nurse practitioner. Patients often walk into my office convinced they’re dealing with something else entirely—maybe anxiety or even acid reflux. But tightness in the throat can absolutely be a…
Can asthma cause pain when exhaling? It’s a question I’ve heard more than a few times in clinic—usually from patients who are surprised that their asthma feels like more than just wheezing or shortness of breath. As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve had countless conversations around symptoms that don’t quite fit the classic mold. Truth…
Can asthma cause feeling of choking? Oh yes, absolutely—and let me tell you, it’s one of the most distressing sensations my patients often describe. I’ve been a pulmonary nurse practitioner for years, and I’ve sat across from countless people who’ve told me, “It felt like someone was tightening a rope around my neck” or “I…
As someone who has spent years working with asthma patients, I know firsthand how tricky it can be to recognize when symptoms are getting worse. The signs of asthma worsening in adults aren’t always dramatic – sometimes, they creep up on you so gradually that you don’t realize what’s happening until you’re struggling to catch…