If you’ve ever wondered, can asthma cause dizziness without wheezing?—you’re definitely not alone. It’s a question I hear quite often from patients and even friends. As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how asthma symptoms don’t always fit neatly into the classic picture of wheezing and shortness of breath. Sometimes, patients come in feeling…
Waking up with a cough and a mouthful of thick, stubborn phlegm is something many people with asthma know all too well. If you’ve ever wondered, can asthma cause excess phlegm in the morning—the answer is a resounding yes. As a pulmonary nurse practitioner with years of experience helping patients manage asthma, I’ve seen firsthand…
If you’ve ever wondered, can asthma cause back pressure? you’re not alone. As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how asthma’s impact goes beyond the lungs. Many patients come in talking about tightness or discomfort not just in their chest, but also around their upper back. It’s an experience that can feel confusing, especially…
If you’ve ever wondered, can asthma cause dry nasal passages—you’re not alone. As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve been asked this more times than I can count. It might seem odd at first, but there’s actually a pretty logical connection. Patients with asthma often struggle with more than just wheezing and shortness of breath. Dry,…
If you’ve ever found yourself wheezing your way through a conversation and suddenly your voice cracks like a teenager going through puberty, you might’ve wondered: can asthma cause voice cracks? I’ve had a few patients bring this up in clinic, often brushing it off as nothing. But honestly? It’s not as uncommon as you might…
If you’ve ever been going about your day—maybe folding laundry, chatting with a friend, or just walking down the hallway—and then suddenly felt the room tilt or spin for a moment, you’re not alone. One question I’ve heard more than a few times in clinic is: can asthma cause random dizzy spells? It’s a surprisingly…
Ever woken up in the middle of the night feeling like your heart is racing or fluttering, and wondered, “Can asthma cause heart palpitations during sleep?” As a pulmonary nurse practitioner with years of hands-on experience, I’ve seen firsthand how tricky asthma can be—not just during the day but especially when it disrupts your nights….
If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the years working as a pulmonary nurse practitioner, it’s that asthma doesn’t play fair—and it definitely doesn’t take vacations. One of the trickiest things to manage with asthma is how unpredictable it can be, especially when you throw altitude into the mix. Whether you’re flying to Denver for…
If you’ve ever jolted awake in the middle of the night gasping for air, you’re not alone—and as a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve had countless patients ask me, “Can asthma cause gasping while sleeping?” The short answer? Absolutely. And it’s more common than most people realize. While we often associate asthma with daytime wheezing or…
