Spring is one of my favorite seasons — flowers blooming, longer days, warmer breezes. But for many of my patients (and honestly, even for me sometimes), it also brings a lot of sneezing, wheezing, and coughing. If you’ve ever wondered how to manage asthma in spring season, you’re not alone. This time of year can…
Can asthma cause hot flashes? You’d be surprised how often that question comes up in my day-to-day work as a Pulmonary Nurse. It might sound like an odd pairing at first—after all, one’s a respiratory condition, and the other is usually tied to menopause or hormonal changes, right? But here’s the thing: the human body…
Have you ever wondered — can asthma cause voice changes over time? It’s something I’ve seen firsthand in my years working as a Pulmonary Nurse. Patients would come in not just wheezing or short of breath but quietly asking, “Why does my voice sound different lately?” It’s not always the first thing people associate with…
If you’re like many of the patients I’ve cared for over the years as a pulmonary nurse, you’ve probably had that *moment*—you start to exercise, and bam, your chest tightens, your breathing becomes shallow, and you’re left wondering if moving your body is worth the struggle. Let me assure you, it absolutely is. You just…
Let’s talk about something I get asked *a lot* in the clinic—can asthma cause a burning sensation in throat? If you’ve ever dealt with asthma, you probably already know it’s not just about the lungs. As a pulmonary nurse who’s spent years bedside, especially during those chaotic night shifts when the ER is packed, I’ve…
As a pulmonary nurse, I’ve seen many patients struggle with a variety of respiratory issues. One question that comes up often, especially for people living with asthma, is whether asthma can cause a sore throat after coughing. It’s a pretty common concern and one that deserves some attention. The short answer is yes—though it might…
As a pulmonary nurse, I’ve seen firsthand how asthma affects people’s lives in many different ways. One of the most common, yet often overlooked, concerns that asthma sufferers face is upper body weakness. You might be wondering, “Can asthma cause upper body weakness?” Well, the answer is a bit more complicated than you might think,…
As a pulmonary nurse with years of experience dealing with respiratory conditions, I’ve seen it all when it comes to asthma and its effects on breathing. It’s a question that gets asked frequently by patients and loved ones alike: “Can asthma cause difficulty in taking deep breaths?” The answer is not as simple as yes…
If you’ve ever watched someone struggle to breathe during an asthma attack—or experienced it yourself—you know how scary it can be. As someone who’s spent years working as a Pulmonary Nurse, I’ve seen it all: the gasping, the wheezing, the panic in people’s eyes. It’s intense. One of the most common questions I get from…
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