Can asthma symptoms mimic anxiety attacks? Absolutely—and let me tell you, this overlap is more common than you might think. As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve had countless patients come in convinced they were having panic attacks, only to discover they were actually dealing with poorly controlled asthma. The flip side? Some were treating asthma…
Ever feel like your asthma is getting harder to handle, even when you’re doing everything “right”? You’re not alone—and believe me, as a pulmonary nurse practitioner who’s spent years working with people just like you, I’ve seen how the signs of poorly controlled asthma can sneak up on even the most diligent patients. Sometimes it’s…
Can asthma cause clicking sounds in chest? You’d be surprised how often I get asked that, especially in the clinic when someone’s feeling panicky and hears weird noises during breathing. As a pulmonary nurse practitioner who’s spent years listening to all sorts of chest sounds through a stethoscope, I can tell you—clicking sounds aren’t always…
Have you ever felt breathless, tight-chested, or like you just can’t quite get enough air—even when your lung tests say you’re totally fine? As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve had more than a handful of patients walk into my clinic with that exact experience. They’re frustrated, confused, and honestly, kind of doubting themselves. If you’re…
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 asthma cause vocal cord issues? You’d be surprised how often I get asked this in my clinic, and honestly, it’s a fantastic question. As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how easy it is to confuse the wheezing and throat tightness of asthma with something much trickier — vocal cord dysfunction. If you’ve…
As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how confusing respiratory symptoms can be—especially when they seem to mimic something else entirely. One of the most common questions I get is, “Can asthma cause flu-like symptoms?” It’s a valid concern. You start coughing, feel fatigued, maybe even develop some body aches, and it’s easy to…
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 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,…