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It is a chronic condition?
Yes, It is
Does it affect people of all ages?
Yes
Lung in Spanish is...
pulmón
Windpipe in Spanish is
Tráquea
Nostrils in Spanish is...
Fosas Nasales
In adults, it´s more common on
Women
In childhood, it´s more common on...
Boys
What organ is affected in this condition?
The lungs
Where the gas exchange takes place?
Respiratory zone (alveolar duct to alveoli)
Mention 3 examples of allergies that might trigger asthma
pollen, dust mites, animal fur, or feathers
When the symptoms get worse, How is it known?
It is known as an asthma attack.
What is eczema?
a bumpy rash caused by allergies also called atopic dermatitis
Which ones are the two types of inhalers?
reliever inhalers and preventer inhalers
Zones from the respiratory system
Conducting zones and Respiratory zone
Mention the parts of the respiratory system
Nose, mouth, throat (pharynx), voice box (larynx), windpipe (trachea), large airways (bronchi), small airways (bronchioles) and lungs.
Mention 5 asthma triggers
infections, allergies, smoke, medicines, emotions, weather, mould or exercise.
Main symptoms of asthma
whistling sound
breathlessness
a tight chest
coughing
mention 3 diagnoses or test for asthma
Review medical history
History of allergies
Eczema
Lung diseases
Chest X-ray
Blood test
What is a spirometry test?
This test measures airflow through your lungs and is used to diagnose and monitor your progress with treatment.
Mention 3 complications of asthma
feeling tired all the time
underperformance at, or absence from, work or school
stress, anxiety or depression
lung infections (pneumonia)
delays in growth or puberty in children
How many people are estimated to have asthma in the world?
It's estimated that 300 - 325 million patients have asthma
How is mucus production in an asthma attack?
During the attack, your body creates more mucus. This thick mucus clog airways.
As we know, we have 3 forms of Asthma Attack, describe the Bronchospasm form.
The muscles around the airways constrict. Air cannot flow freely through constricted airways
As we know, we have 3 forms of Asthma Attack, describe the inflammation form
The lining of your airways becomes swollen. Swollen airways don't let as much air in or out of your lungs
Which ones are the treatments for asthma?
Bronchodilators and Anti-inflammatory medicines