As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve had more conversations than I can count with patients who say something like, “Ever since I caught that cold, I just can’t seem to shake it.” And you know what? Nine times out of ten, when we dig a little deeper, asthma is quietly playing a part. So, can…
Have you ever wondered, can asthma cause pain in upper abdomen? It’s a question I get quite often in my practice as a pulmonary nurse practitioner. Asthma is primarily known for causing breathing difficulties, wheezing, and chest tightness. But sometimes, patients tell me about discomfort or pain in areas that seem unrelated, like the upper…
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 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…
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 hair loss? Believe it or not, that’s a question I’ve heard more than once in my clinic. At first glance, asthma and hair loss don’t seem connected. One affects your breathing, the other your scalp. But in practice, especially working as a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve seen some eyebrow-raising patterns. Let’s dive…
When I first began working as a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I never imagined how often I’d come across patients whose asthma just didn’t respond the way we’d expect. You follow all the protocols—prescribe the inhalers, check for allergens, even run those routine spirometry tests. But some folks? They’d still wheeze, cough, and feel tight-chested no…
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 you’ve ever wondered, can asthma cause heart rhythm issues?, you’re not alone—and as a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve seen this question come up more often than you’d think. It’s one of those lesser-discussed intersections between the lungs and the heart that catches patients off guard. They come in thinking their palpitations are strictly cardiac,…