When I first heard someone ask, “Is asthma connected to gut health?”, I blinked. I’ve spent years caring for patients with chronic respiratory issues, and while I’ve seen all sorts of triggers for asthma — pollen, cold air, stress — gut health wasn’t something that ever came up in morning rounds. But once I started…
As someone who’s worked in pulmonary care for years, I’ve seen the impact of asthma on a person’s physical abilities, particularly when it comes to stamina and endurance. It’s one thing to be told by doctors or read in medical texts that asthma can affect your performance, but it’s a whole different experience when you’re…
Can weather pressure trigger asthma? That’s a question I’ve heard time and time again—both at work as a pulmonary nurse and from friends who deal with asthma. And I totally get why it’s such a hot topic. One day the weather’s nice and breezy, and the next, a cold front rolls in, and boom—tight chest,…
As a Pulmonary Nurse, I often get asked about asthma-related symptoms that extend beyond the typical shortness of breath or wheezing. One of the most common questions I hear is, “Can asthma cause ribcage pain?” It’s an interesting topic because, while asthma is primarily a respiratory condition, the effects it has on the body can…
If you’ve ever found yourself coughing more during the colder months or noticed your asthma symptoms flaring up every time the heater kicks on, you’re definitely not alone. As a pulmonary nurse who’s spent more than a few winter shifts helping patients manage their breathing, I’ve seen firsthand how asthma triggered by indoor heating can…
Can asthma cause swallowing difficulties? That’s a question I’ve heard more times than I can count during my years as a pulmonary nurse. The short answer is yes—but it’s not quite as straightforward as it sounds. Many people living with asthma notice that, at times, eating or even swallowing saliva can feel uncomfortable or oddly…
Ever since I recovered from COVID, I noticed something weird—my lungs didn’t bounce back the way I expected. And I wasn’t alone. A few of my patients, and even some nurse friends, started complaining of similar symptoms. Shortness of breath, coughing fits, chest tightness. Turns out, this wasn’t just lingering COVID stuff—it was something more….
As a Pulmonary Nurse, I’ve seen firsthand how air travel can have a significant impact on individuals with asthma. The experience of flying, while exciting, can also introduce a number of triggers that might worsen asthma symptoms. But can air travel worsen asthma? In my practice, many of the patients I’ve worked with express concern…
Have you ever wondered — can asthma cause voice changes over time? It’s something I’ve seen firsthand in my years working as a Pulmonary Nurse. Patients would come in not just wheezing or short of breath but quietly asking, “Why does my voice sound different lately?” It’s not always the first thing people associate with…