When I first heard someone ask, “Is asthma connected to gut health?”, I blinked. I’ve spent years caring for patients with chronic respiratory issues, and while I’ve seen all sorts of triggers for asthma — pollen, cold air, stress — gut health wasn’t something that ever came up in morning rounds. But once I started…
Ever had that sinking feeling in your chest, like someone dropped a brick right on your lungs? Or maybe you’ve felt your heart racing out of nowhere, gasping for air, and just assumed it was your heart acting up. You’re not alone. As someone who’s worked for years as a Pulmonary Nurse, I can’t count…
Can weather pressure trigger asthma? That’s a question I’ve heard time and time again—both at work as a pulmonary nurse and from friends who deal with asthma. And I totally get why it’s such a hot topic. One day the weather’s nice and breezy, and the next, a cold front rolls in, and boom—tight chest,…
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….
If you’re a pet lover like me and also work in healthcare, you know just how delicate the balance can be between managing asthma and enjoying the company of furry companions. As a pulmonary nurse, I’ve seen firsthand how asthma flare-ups can be triggered by things we adore—like the dander from a beloved cat or…
If you’ve ever had to coach someone through labored breathing—or found yourself counting their breaths with a watch in one hand and a prayer in the other—then you know just how precious our lungs are. I’ve spent years as a Pulmonary Nurse watching lungs fight for every breath. And in that time, I’ve learned this:…
If you’re anything like me—working in pulmonary care, seeing patients struggle with the annoying, never-ending drip in the back of their throat—you know how frustrating asthma-related postnasal drip can be. Whether you’re constantly clearing your throat, waking up feeling like you’ve swallowed cotton, or dealing with that tickle that turns into a coughing fit at…
It’s a question I’ve heard more than a few times from patients and even fellow nurses: can asthma affect voice or speech? The short answer? Absolutely, yes — and more often than people realize. As a Pulmonary Nurse who’s spent years working alongside individuals managing everything from mild to severe asthma, I’ve seen firsthand how…
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