What does smoking do to the lungs?
How much more likely are smokers to die from COPD compared to non-smokers?
12-13 times
Children of people who smoked during pregnancy are more likely to have respiratory problems and are __________ times more likely to develop asthma.
10
What vitamin has some studies proven to improve asthma symptoms?
Vitamin c
What is the role of stress and anxiety in asthma?
Increased periods of stress and anxiety can induce asthma
What region of the respiratory system is most impacted by smoking
Alveoli
Name three forms of nicotine replacement therapy products
gum, patches, sprays, inhalers, or lozenges
How is yoga thought to help with asthma?
The yoga breathing exercises can relieve stress which is a common asthma trigger
What is the most helpful lifestyle factor you can change to control asthma?
Avoiding smoke - smoking can trigger asthma and make symptoms worse
A longtime smoker has come into the clinic complaining of coughing and wheezing, you suspect they are suffering from an obstructive lung disease. If you were to calculate their VQ ratio, what would you expect in comparison to a healthy individual?
Decreased
After obtaining a prescription for e-cigarette nicotine, what are the only 2 legal ways to purchase the e-cigarette
Ordering online from an overseas manufacturer/retailer
Pharmacy supplier of e-cigarettes
True or false: Chinese herbs are a common
True
Can low-impact exercise control or induce asthma?
Low-impact exercise can reduce asthma attacks given that you warm up for at least 10 minutes before exercising and that you have good asthma beforehand
Name 5 dangerous components of cigarettes
Tar, carbon monoxide, metals, oxidising chemicals, radioactive compounds
You are Doctor Bokter and your patient, Carla, has come in, wanting to quit smoking. Perform an impromptu roleplay on this interaction
ok
What vaccines are helpful to have in order to control asthma?
Flu and COVID-19