If you’re someone who loves a hot shower to unwind after a long day, but you’ve noticed your asthma acting up during or right after, you’re definitely not alone. Asthma symptoms triggered by hot showers is a surprising yet common issue I’ve seen often in my practice as a pulmonary nurse practitioner. Many patients don’t…
Ever feel like your asthma is getting harder to handle, even when you’re doing everything “right”? You’re not alone—and believe me, as a pulmonary nurse practitioner who’s spent years working with people just like you, I’ve seen how the signs of poorly controlled asthma can sneak up on even the most diligent patients. Sometimes it’s…
Can asthma worsen without allergies? You bet it can—and it’s something I’ve seen firsthand more times than I can count. Working as a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve sat with patients who were baffled by their escalating asthma symptoms even though they had zero history of seasonal allergies or known allergic triggers. If you’re scratching your…
If you’ve ever wondered how to differentiate asthma and bronchitis, you’re definitely not alone. As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve had countless patients come in thinking they had one when they really had the other. And honestly? It’s easy to mix them up. Both can cause coughing, shortness of breath, and that dreaded wheeze that…
If you’ve ever dealt with asthma—whether personally, through a loved one, or like me, from years of experience as a pulmonary nurse practitioner—you know it’s more than just “trouble breathing.” People often expect wheezing and coughing, but something I’ve been asked more than once in clinic is: Can asthma cause flushed face? And honestly, it’s…
Ever wonder can asthma worsen at high altitude? I get this question all the time, especially from folks planning a mountain vacation or even moving to a higher elevation. As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve had my fair share of patients who felt completely fine at sea level—but then found themselves short of breath, wheezing,…
If you’ve ever wondered, can asthma cause jaw tightness, you’re not alone. This is one of those sneaky symptoms that patients often mention offhandedly — usually while talking about shortness of breath or chest tightness — but it’s rarely the star of the show. As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve had more than a few…
Can asthma cause pain when exhaling? It’s a question I’ve heard more than a few times in clinic—usually from patients who are surprised that their asthma feels like more than just wheezing or shortness of breath. As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve had countless conversations around symptoms that don’t quite fit the classic mold. Truth…
Hey there! If you’ve ever found yourself gasping for breath after a good laugh, you’re not alone — and you might be wondering, can asthma be triggered by laughing? As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how unexpected triggers like laughter can sometimes send people into an asthma flare-up. It’s a little surprising at…
