If you’ve ever felt a tight, heavy sensation in your chest and thought, “Am I having a heart attack?”—you’re not alone. That crushing discomfort, the sudden jolt of panic, or that hollow aching pressure that creeps in when you’re least expecting it… that’s often anxiety showing up uninvited. I’ve had it hit while waiting in…
It hit me in the middle of a grocery aisle. One second, I was reaching for a carton of almond milk, and the next, it felt like I couldn’t breathe. My chest tightened, my heart pounded, and the world felt like it was closing in. I wasn’t dying, although that’s exactly what it felt like—I…
Asthma is a common lung condition that makes it hard to breathe. While some people have mild symptoms, others can have serious asthma attacks that require emergency care. Knowing the early warning signs before an attack can help you stay safe and breathe easier. Learning to spot these signs gives you a better chance to…
Gasping for air after a hearty laugh might seem like something out of a comedy sketch, but for some people with asthma, it can be a real and uncomfortable experience. If you or someone you care about finds themselves short of breath or wheezing after laughing, you might be wondering: can asthma cause gasping after…
Wheezing after eating can be unsettling. The tightness in the chest, the high-pitched whistling sound—it’s not what most people expect during or after a meal. For those living with asthma, it can feel confusing. You might wonder: is my asthma flaring up, or is something else going on? Understanding the connection between asthma and wheezing…
Living with asthma can be challenging in ways that go beyond breathing. Some people with asthma describe feeling mentally “foggy” at times—forgetful, unfocused, or just not quite themselves. It raises an important question: can asthma cause brain fog? The answer isn’t always straightforward. While asthma is primarily a condition of the lungs, it can affect…
Asthma is a condition that affects the lungs and can make breathing hard. Most people think of symptoms like wheezing or coughing, but asthma can also cause other problems that are easy to miss—like a lack of appetite. If you or someone you know has asthma and isn’t feeling hungry, it could be more than…
If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Can asthma cause weird heartbeat feelings?”—you’re not alone. I’ve had patients ask me this exact question more times than I can count. As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how asthma can do more than just make breathing hard. Sometimes, it throws in those bizarre chest flutters or thumps…
Ever find yourself a little out of breath after climbing a flight of stairs and wonder if it’s just normal or something more? If you’ve been experiencing asthma symptoms after climbing stairs, you’re definitely not alone. As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve seen many patients come in puzzled by this exact issue—shortness of breath, wheezing,…