Can asthma cause vocal cord issues? You’d be surprised how often I get asked this in my clinic, and honestly, it’s a fantastic question. As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how easy it is to confuse the wheezing and throat tightness of asthma with something much trickier — vocal cord dysfunction. If you’ve…
As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how confusing respiratory symptoms can be—especially when they seem to mimic something else entirely. One of the most common questions I get is, “Can asthma cause flu-like symptoms?” It’s a valid concern. You start coughing, feel fatigued, maybe even develop some body aches, and it’s easy to…
When we hear the word “asthma,” most of us picture someone wheezing, clutching their chest, or puffing away on an inhaler. But what if I told you that some asthma signs that aren’t obvious are quietly creeping under the radar—and many people, including patients I’ve worked with, don’t even realize it? As a Pulmonary Nurse,…
As a pulmonary nurse, I’ve seen firsthand how asthma can affect a person’s life, regardless of their smoking habits. One of the most surprising things I’ve encountered is how many non-smokers experience asthma symptoms. You might think asthma only impacts smokers or those with a family history, but that’s far from the truth. Non-smokers can…
Can asthma cause swallowing difficulties? That’s a question I’ve heard more times than I can count during my years as a pulmonary nurse. The short answer is yes—but it’s not quite as straightforward as it sounds. Many people living with asthma notice that, at times, eating or even swallowing saliva can feel uncomfortable or oddly…
As a Pulmonary Nurse, I’ve seen my fair share of patients struggle with asthma symptoms, and one question that often comes up is: Can asthma cause dry cough after eating? It’s a valid concern, and while the relationship between asthma and a dry cough after meals may not always be immediately obvious, there are several…
If you’ve ever had that uncomfortable feeling of heartburn or a burning sensation in your chest after eating, you might be all too familiar with the term “GERD,” or gastroesophageal reflux disease. It’s a condition that affects millions of people, including me. As a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve seen firsthand how debilitating…
Ever had that annoying, burning sensation creeping up your chest after a meal? That’s GERD—gastroesophageal reflux disease—making its unwelcome presence known. But here’s something most people don’t realize: GERD isn’t just a stomach issue. It can seriously impact your lungs, causing everything from chronic coughs to full-blown respiratory issues. How GERD affects lung health is…
Can asthma cause frequent coughing? Oh, absolutely—and I’ve seen it firsthand in countless patients. If you’ve been dealing with a nagging cough that just won’t quit, asthma could be the culprit. As a respiratory health expert, I know that many people associate asthma with wheezing or shortness of breath, but chronic coughing? That one often…