If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, can asthma cause a feeling of fullness—you’re not alone. I’ve had countless patients over the years bring up this strange, bloated sensation in their chest or upper abdomen, especially during or after an asthma flare-up. It might not be the most obvious symptom people associate with asthma, but let…
If you’re anything like the patients I see every day as a pulmonary nurse practitioner, you’ve probably wondered at some point: do air ionizers help asthma? It’s a common question in clinic, especially among folks who’ve tried all the inhalers, all the allergy meds, and are still dealing with wheezing or that annoying chest tightness….
If you’re dealing with asthma for the first time, let me just say: you’re not alone, and you’re not crazy for feeling a little overwhelmed. When I first started working as a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I met so many patients who had the same wide-eyed expression the moment they were diagnosed. That sudden fear of…
Can emotional stress worsen asthma? That’s a question I’ve heard countless times from my patients—and it’s one I take seriously as a pulmonary nurse practitioner. Over the years, I’ve seen firsthand how deeply our emotional well-being is tied to our physical health. Stress doesn’t just mess with your mood or sleep; it can hit your…
If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the years working as a pulmonary nurse practitioner, it’s that managing asthma with minimal medication is not only possible—it’s often a game-changer for patients who feel overwhelmed by their prescriptions. I’ve seen so many folks who are tired of taking multiple inhalers or steroids every single day, and…
Managing asthma as an adult can be exhausting. Trust me—I’ve been in the trenches with patients gasping for breath, feeling like they’re drowning in air. It’s tough. And while inhalers and steroids definitely have their place (no shade there!), many people are now looking for natural asthma remedies for adults—a more holistic way to breathe…
As a Pulmonary Nurse who’s spent years working night shifts and watching patients struggle through flare-ups, I’ve had more than my fair share of conversations about the best sleeping position to ease asthma. I’ve seen how something as simple as how you sleep can make a huge difference in how you breathe. Whether it’s a…
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….
If you’ve ever had to coach someone through labored breathing—or found yourself counting their breaths with a watch in one hand and a prayer in the other—then you know just how precious our lungs are. I’ve spent years as a Pulmonary Nurse watching lungs fight for every breath. And in that time, I’ve learned this:…