As someone with years of experience as a pulmonary nurse, I’ve seen firsthand how crucial it is to manage asthma effectively, especially when it comes to physical activity. If you have asthma, you know that exercise can sometimes feel like a daunting task. Breathing becomes more labored, and there’s always that fear of triggering an…
Ever found yourself sipping water nonstop during an asthma flare-up and wondered, can asthma cause excessive thirst and dry mouth? You’re not alone—I’ve noticed this in countless patients over the years working as a pulmonary nurse, and honestly, it’s something I’ve had to dive into myself. Sometimes it’s not the obvious wheezing or breathlessness that…
If you’re like many of the patients I’ve cared for over the years as a pulmonary nurse, you’ve probably had that *moment*—you start to exercise, and bam, your chest tightens, your breathing becomes shallow, and you’re left wondering if moving your body is worth the struggle. Let me assure you, it absolutely is. You just…
Ever notice how your gut seems to have a mind of its own? As someone who’s spent years on the pulmonary floor watching patients struggle through asthma flares, I can tell you there’s more to this condition than just what’s going on in the lungs. One thing that keeps coming up more and more—in both…
When it comes to Mastering Asthma Management, it’s not just about following textbook protocols — it’s about blending real-world experience with proven strategies. As a Pulmonary Nurse who’s spent countless hours at the bedside, I’ve seen firsthand how the smallest tweaks can make the biggest difference in a patient’s quality of life. Whether you’re newly…
Can allergies affect blood pressure levels? It’s a question I’ve heard more than a few times in my clinic—especially during spring and fall when allergy symptoms are in full bloom. You’d be surprised how often patients come in worried about their seasonal sniffles, and we end up uncovering a surprising link to their blood pressure…
Can asthma cause feeling of suffocation at night? Oh yes—and if you’re nodding along because you’ve felt it too, you’re not alone. I’ve spent years as a Pulmonary Nurse, and let me tell you, nighttime asthma flare-ups are one of the most unsettling experiences my patients—and even some of my family members—have described to me….
Let’s be real—figuring out how to exercise safely with asthma can feel like walking a tightrope. You want to stay active, but the moment you start breathing a little too hard, your chest tightens, and boom—here comes that wheezy, panicky feeling. I’ve seen it so many times as a Pulmonary Nurse, and I’ve also helped…
Ever had a patient—or even yourself—complain of this weird, nagging ache right between the shoulder blades and wonder, “Can asthma cause pain between shoulder blades?” Well, same here. As a pulmonary nurse, I’ve heard it enough times in the clinic to know it’s not just a throwaway symptom. And let me tell you, this kind…