Back when I worked in a manufacturing plant years ago, I noticed something odd: after long shifts, I’d get pounding headaches that didn’t feel like the usual kind. They’d creep in around my temples, almost always after a day spent near certain solvent tanks. At first, I chalked it up to stress or skipped meals….
Let’s talk about something you probably haven’t thought much about—your cleaning products. Yep, those bottles under your sink might be doing more than just disinfecting your countertops. If you’ve ever asked yourself, can asthma be triggered by cleaning products, you’re not alone. As a pulmonary nurse practitioner who’s seen this time and time again in…
We all know how challenging it can be to manage asthma day-to-day, but did you know that asthma triggers in the workplace can be a huge factor in worsening symptoms? Whether you’re in a crowded office or working in a factory, certain workplace conditions can definitely play a role in making asthma worse. But don’t…