If you’ve ever been woken up by your partner muttering in their sleep—or you’ve caught yourself sleep talking and wondered what’s going on—you’re not alone. One question I get surprisingly often from patients is, “Can asthma cause sleep talking?” It’s a fascinating connection and not something many folks think about. As a pulmonary nurse practitioner,…
If you’ve ever found yourself lying down, trying to relax, and then suddenly hit with a strange, tight feeling in your chest, you’re not alone. One of the most common questions I get in clinic is: can asthma cause chest tightness when resting? And honestly, it’s a valid concern. As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve…
If you’ve ever jolted awake in the middle of the night gasping for air, you’re not alone—and as a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve had countless patients ask me, “Can asthma cause gasping while sleeping?” The short answer? Absolutely. And it’s more common than most people realize. While we often associate asthma with daytime wheezing or…
As a Pulmonary Nurse with years of experience, I’ve seen firsthand how complex respiratory conditions can impact patients’ lives. One of the most common yet misunderstood questions I hear from both patients and caregivers is, “Can asthma cause low oxygen levels while sleeping?” It’s a valid concern, and while asthma’s effects during the day are…
Introduction: Finding the Best Treatments for Nocturnal Asthma Let’s talk about something that many of us don’t discuss enough: nocturnal asthma. If you’re like most people who experience asthma, you probably already know how frustrating it can be when symptoms hit, especially at night. I’ve seen patients struggle with waking up every few hours gasping…
Hey there! Let’s talk about something super annoying (and scary): waking up in the middle of the night gasping for air. If you’ve dealt with asthma attacks at night, you know it’s no joke. But don’t worry—I’m here to walk you through how to deal with these nighttime nuisances so you can sleep soundly again….
So, here’s a question that a lot of people with asthma wonder about: Can asthma attacks actually happen while you’re sleeping? It sounds a little odd, right? But trust me, it’s a real thing that a lot of people deal with. If you’ve ever woken up in the middle of the night, gasping for air…
Ever find yourself struggling to breathe or coughing more at night? If you’ve got asthma, you’re not alone—nighttime asthma (or nocturnal asthma) is a real thing, and it’s no fun. Let’s break down why asthma often gets worse at night and what you can do about it. Why Does Asthma Get Worse at Night? Asthma…