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…
If you’ve ever jolted awake gasping for air or watched someone struggle to breathe in their sleep, you know just how terrifying nighttime asthma can be. As a Pulmonary Nurse, I’ve sat bedside through more of these episodes than I can count—and I’ll tell you this: figuring out how to prevent asthma attacks while sleeping…
Can asthma cause difficulty catching breath after talking? Absolutely, and I’ve seen this first-hand more times than I can count working as a Pulmonary Nurse. If you’ve ever found yourself short of breath after a simple conversation or a short speech, and you live with asthma, you’re definitely not alone. It’s a concern that comes…
Can asthma cause dizziness when standing up? You’d be surprised how often I get this question — both from my patients and even curious friends who know I’m a Pulmonary Nurse. Honestly, it’s not one of those textbook symptoms people associate with asthma, right? We all think about wheezing, shortness of breath, tight chest, coughing…
Let’s talk about something I get asked *a lot* in the clinic—can asthma cause a burning sensation in throat? If you’ve ever dealt with asthma, you probably already know it’s not just about the lungs. As a pulmonary nurse who’s spent years bedside, especially during those chaotic night shifts when the ER is packed, I’ve…
Living with asthma can feel like navigating a minefield sometimes—especially when the weather can flip your entire day upside down. As someone who’s worked for years as a pulmonary nurse, I’ve seen firsthand just how dramatically how weather changes impact asthma symptoms. One minute, a patient is breathing fine, and the next, a cold front…