When I first started practicing as a pulmonary nurse practitioner, one of the most common questions my patients asked—especially as the seasons started to shift—was this: “Why does my asthma get so much worse in the cold?” If you’ve ever noticed your asthma symptoms triggered by cold air, you’re definitely not alone. In fact, it’s…
Can asthma cause sore muscles? You’d be surprised how often that question comes up, especially from patients who’ve been struggling with a flare-up or those newly diagnosed and confused by all the unexpected symptoms. As a Pulmonary Nurse, I’ve heard this more times than I can count—and let me tell you, it’s not a silly…
Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get nearly enough attention: the asthma and dehydration connection. As a Pulmonary Nurse, I’ve seen countless patients come into the ER wheezing, gasping, and completely confused as to why their asthma flare-ups seem to come out of nowhere. What’s wild is, a lot of these same patients are also…
Can asthma cause sleep disturbances? If you’re anything like the countless patients I’ve cared for as a Pulmonary Nurse, you’re probably nodding your head. I’ve had more late-night calls, panicked ER visits, and early morning check-ins related to this exact concern than I can count. Nighttime is when the body is supposed to be resting,…
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, I often get asked about asthma-related symptoms that extend beyond the typical shortness of breath or wheezing. One of the most common questions I hear is, “Can asthma cause ribcage pain?” It’s an interesting topic because, while asthma is primarily a respiratory condition, the effects it has on the body can…
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…
If you’ve ever found yourself coughing more during the colder months or noticed your asthma symptoms flaring up every time the heater kicks on, you’re definitely not alone. As a pulmonary nurse who’s spent more than a few winter shifts helping patients manage their breathing, I’ve seen firsthand how asthma triggered by indoor heating can…
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….
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