It’s a question I’ve heard more than a few times from patients and even fellow nurses: can asthma affect voice or speech? The short answer? Absolutely, yes — and more often than people realize. As a Pulmonary Nurse who’s spent years working alongside individuals managing everything from mild to severe asthma, I’ve seen firsthand how…
Dealing with asthma can be incredibly challenging, especially when it impacts something as essential as your sleep. If you’re someone who’s tried to figure out how to sleep better with asthma, you’re not alone. As a Pulmonary Nurse, I’ve witnessed firsthand how difficult it can be for individuals to get a good night’s rest when…
As a Pulmonary Nurse, I’ve seen many patients come in with a variety of respiratory symptoms, and one of the most common questions I get asked is: “Can asthma cause wheezing in one lung?” It’s a great question and one that’s often misunderstood, especially when people aren’t familiar with how asthma affects the body. Wheezing,…
As a Pulmonary Nurse, I’ve seen firsthand how something as seemingly harmless as perfume can trigger asthma symptoms in patients. It’s always baffling to hear someone tell me that their asthma flares up after they encounter a fragrance, whether it’s from a bottle of cologne, scented lotion, or even a flower arrangement. As I dig…
As a Pulmonary Nurse, I often get asked by my patients about caffeine and its effects on asthma. It’s a common question—does caffeine help with asthma symptoms? You’re probably familiar with the idea that caffeine is a stimulant, but you may not know that it has the potential to play a role in managing asthma…
When it comes to Mastering Asthma Management, it’s not just about following textbook protocols — it’s about blending real-world experience with proven strategies. As a Pulmonary Nurse who’s spent countless hours at the bedside, I’ve seen firsthand how the smallest tweaks can make the biggest difference in a patient’s quality of life. Whether you’re newly…
Let’s be real—figuring out how to exercise safely with asthma can feel like walking a tightrope. You want to stay active, but the moment you start breathing a little too hard, your chest tightens, and boom—here comes that wheezy, panicky feeling. I’ve seen it so many times as a Pulmonary Nurse, and I’ve also helped…
If you’ve ever jolted awake gasping for air or watched someone struggle to breathe in their sleep, you know just how terrifying nighttime asthma can be. As a Pulmonary Nurse, I’ve sat bedside through more of these episodes than I can count—and I’ll tell you this: figuring out how to prevent asthma attacks while sleeping…
Living with asthma can feel like navigating a minefield sometimes—especially when the weather can flip your entire day upside down. As someone who’s worked for years as a pulmonary nurse, I’ve seen firsthand just how dramatically how weather changes impact asthma symptoms. One minute, a patient is breathing fine, and the next, a cold front…