If you’re living with asthma and planning your next big getaway, you’re probably searching high and low for the best asthma-friendly travel tips. As someone who’s worked closely with respiratory patients and seen the full spectrum of asthma triggers—from the dry air of airplane cabins to unexpected pollen spikes in hotel rooms—I know how important…
If you’ve ever asked yourself, can asthma cause difficulty exhaling completely, you’re definitely not alone. As a Pulmonary Nurse who’s spent countless shifts listening to the wheezing breaths of anxious patients, I can tell you—this is one of the most common, and honestly one of the most frustrating, symptoms people with asthma experience. And yes,…
Can asthma cause tightness in the throat? Oh yes, it absolutely can—and if you’ve ever felt that strange, uncomfortable sensation in your throat and wondered if it was your asthma acting up, you’re not alone. As someone who’s worked as a Pulmonary Nurse for over a decade, I’ve seen countless patients come in with this…
Can asthma cause difficulty digesting food? It’s a question I never really thought about deeply until I started seeing patterns in my patients—especially those dealing with both asthma and ongoing digestive issues. As a pulmonary nurse, I’ve spent years helping people breathe easier, but I’ve noticed how often they bring up things like bloating, stomach…
Ever found yourself wondering, can asthma cause low-grade fever? You’re not alone—this is actually one of the most common questions I get from patients and even family members. As someone who’s spent years in the trenches as a pulmonary nurse, I’ve seen firsthand how confusing asthma symptoms can be. Especially when they start overlapping with…
If you’re anything like me, working as a Pulmonary Nurse has made you hyper-aware of the air you breathe — especially indoors. That’s why one of the first things I talk about with families dealing with chronic respiratory issues is how to protect your home from asthma triggers. You’d be surprised how many people think…
If you’ve ever watched someone struggle to catch their breath during an asthma attack, you know how scary it can be. I’ve seen it up close more times than I can count, both in my role as a Pulmonary Nurse and in my own family. Over the years, I’ve learned that how to manage asthma…
As someone who’s spent years working as a Pulmonary Nurse, I’ve seen firsthand how stressful and scary an asthma emergency can be, especially when it happens at home. Whether you’re dealing with asthma yourself or caring for someone who has it, knowing how to prepare for an asthma emergency at home can make all the…
Asthma is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide, and as someone who’s worked as a pulmonary nurse for years, I’ve seen firsthand how it can impact daily life in various ways. You might already know that asthma can trigger symptoms like wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath. But, have you ever wondered: Can…