If you or someone in your family has asthma, you probably know how tricky it can be to manage. One moment you’re feeling fine, the next you’re dealing with tightness in your chest or a coughing fit that seems to come out of nowhere. While medications and inhalers are essential tools, many people look for…
If you have asthma, you might be familiar with coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. But some people with asthma also notice an odd feeling in their nose—like tingling, burning, or even pressure. This strange sensation can be confusing and even a little scary. So, can asthma really affect your nose? The short answer is…
Asthma is a common lung condition that makes it harder to breathe. During an asthma flare-up, the airways in your lungs become inflamed and narrow, making it difficult for air to move in and out. While medications and avoiding triggers are key parts of managing asthma, what you eat can also play a role. Some…
Introduction: Asthma affects millions worldwide and knowing when it’s worsening can mean the difference between timely care and a serious emergency. To help you recognize red flags early, we sat down with Dr. Maya Hartman, a board-certified pulmonologist with over 15 years of experience in asthma management. Dr. Hartman explains how to tell if asthma…
Living with asthma means constantly looking for ways to breathe easier, reduce flare-ups, and improve your overall lung health. One natural remedy that’s gaining popularity is the salt inhaler, a simple device that mimics the environment of a salt cave to help soothe your airways. In this guide, we’ll explore the benefits of salt inhalers…
Myths vs. Facts You Need to Know If you’ve ever had trouble finishing a sentence because your breathing suddenly got weird, it can feel unsettling—especially if you live with asthma. Shortness of breath while talking might seem like something that only happens after intense exercise or when you’re super anxious, but in reality, it can…
Living with asthma doesn’t have to feel like you’re constantly walking a tightrope. One of the biggest game-changers for my patients—and even for me when managing family members with asthma—has been understanding how to track asthma triggers effectively. It sounds simple, right? But you’d be surprised how many people skip this step and go straight…
If you’ve ever wondered, can asthma cause pressure in forehead, you’re definitely not alone. As a pulmonary nurse practitioner with years of hands-on experience managing respiratory issues, I’ve had plenty of patients ask me this exact question. It’s a natural concern because asthma primarily affects the lungs and breathing, so the connection to forehead pressure…
It’s no secret that spring and summer can be a nightmare if you have asthma—especially during those high pollen days. Trust me, as a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve seen more flare-ups in my clinic during pollen season than I can count. So let’s talk about something super important that often gets overlooked until it’s too…