If you’re like me and you’ve worked in a gastroenterology clinic long enough, you’ve probably heard a ton of patients say, “I wake up gasping or feeling like I can’t breathe — is this really from reflux?” And the answer? More often than not: yes. That tight chest feeling, especially when lying down at night,…
If you’ve ever asked yourself, can asthma cause fatigue after talking, you’re not alone. I’ve had countless patients look at me after a short conversation and say, “I don’t know why, but I feel completely drained just from talking.” As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how asthma doesn’t just affect the lungs—it impacts…
Can asthma cause chest vibrations? It’s a question I’ve actually been asked a surprising number of times in clinic, and if I’m being honest, it’s not always straightforward. As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve seen countless patients walk in feeling uneasy about weird, unsettling sensations in their chest. Some describe it as a flutter, others…
Can rheumatoid arthritis cause shortness of breath? If you’ve ever worked in rheumatology—or lived with RA yourself—you’ve probably heard this question more than once. As a nurse practitioner in the field, I’ve had countless patients bring this up, usually after a flare-up or a bout of unexplained fatigue. It’s not something we always associate with…
As a pulmonary nurse, I’ve seen firsthand how asthma can affect a person’s life, regardless of their smoking habits. One of the most surprising things I’ve encountered is how many non-smokers experience asthma symptoms. You might think asthma only impacts smokers or those with a family history, but that’s far from the truth. Non-smokers can…
As a Pulmonary Nurse, I’ve encountered countless cases of asthma over the years, and one thing that always stands out is how different the symptoms can be for each patient. Asthma is often associated with wheezing – that high-pitched, musical sound you hear when someone has difficulty breathing. However, there are many people who suffer…
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…
When I was working as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology clinic, I can’t even count how many patients walked in saying, “I think I have asthma… but my inhaler isn’t helping.” What was surprising? It wasn’t asthma at all. More often than not, it was GERD and shortness of breath—a connection that’s way more…
As a Pulmonary Nurse, I’ve seen many patients come in with a variety of respiratory symptoms, and one of the most common questions I get asked is: “Can asthma cause wheezing in one lung?” It’s a great question and one that’s often misunderstood, especially when people aren’t familiar with how asthma affects the body. Wheezing,…