Causes
Does having allergies make you more prone to having asthma attacks or does it not affect you?
You are more prone to having attacks when you have allergies.
Name a symptom of asthma
Wheezing
Coughing
Chest tightness
Most common inhaler that starts with the letter A
albuterol
Name two examples of environmental risk factors.
Air pollution, exposure to irritants and allergens
Is it possible for a 2 year old to have asthma?
Yes, you can develop asthma at a young age
Why is genetics a cause of having asthma?
Your family has passed it down to you
Symptoms worsen when ___. (fill in blank)
you are exposed to allergens or triggers
Do treatments help cure asthma?
No, medication cannot cure or make asthma go away, but it can decrease the amount and intensity of one's symptoms.
Yes, laughing too hard can trigger an asthma attack or worsen one's symptoms.
Can asthma be deadly?
What is the number one cause of asthma?
Genetic factors
Can you make changes to prevent your asthma symptoms?
The two main types of medication for asthma
Quick relief and long term medications
What does smoking tobacco do to individuals with asthma?
Smoking tobacco significantly worsens asthma symptoms and overall lung health in individuals with asthma.
Is asthma more common in boys or girls
Girls
Asthma is a complex disease so it has many ___.
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Causes/contributing factors
What time of day is coughing the worst?
Early morning and night
Name one asthma treatment.
Albuterol, levalbuterol, ipratropium,
fluticasone, Budesonide, Beclomethasone,
Advair, Symbicort, Montelukast or Breo Ellipta
Is the cold and flu a risk factor for individuals with asthma?
Yes, the flu or common cold can worsen one's symptoms.
Yes, winter and spring
What are the 6 main causes of asthma?
-Family history of having asthma
-Allergies
-Viral respiratory infections
-Occupational exposures
-Air pollution
When having an asthma attack what must you do?
Immediately seek medical help, call 911 or go to the nearest ER.
Frequent visits with your doctor can insure ___.
(fill in blank)
Is stress a risk factor?
Yes, when one is stressed they release more cortisol hormones which can trigger or worsen inflammation in the airways leading to difficulty breathing.
How can asthma be defined?
a chronic illness respiratory disease characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways which makes it hard to breathe.