As a Pulmonary Nurse with years of hands-on experience, I’ve witnessed the intricate and often alarming relationship between asthma and respiratory infections. Asthma, a chronic condition that causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways, has long been associated with heightened vulnerability to respiratory infections. This connection is particularly concerning because a respiratory infection can exacerbate…
Can asthma cause weight loss or gain? It’s a question I get asked surprisingly often, especially by patients who are either newly diagnosed or who’ve been dealing with asthma for years and suddenly notice their body changing in ways they didn’t expect. As someone who’s worked as a pulmonary nurse for over a decade, I’ve…
As a pulmonary nurse with years of experience working with patients who have asthma, I’ve seen firsthand how sensitive the respiratory system can be to various triggers. One of the most surprising and often overlooked triggers is strong odors. You might be wondering, can asthma really be triggered by strong odors? The short answer is…
Ever had that annoying feeling like there’s something stuck in your throat, even though there’s nothing there? Yeah, that “lump in the throat” sensation—also known medically as *globus sensation*—can feel downright strange and unsettling. As a pulmonary nurse, I’ve had countless patients come to me with this exact symptom, worried it might be something serious….
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…