Asthma Basics
The condition occurs when "airways are inflamed and narrowed," making it hard for air to move.
What is asthma.
This common household allergen is listed as a trigger.
What are pets.
Spirometry is performed at least this often at an asthma visit.
What is annually.
ACT stands for this.
What is asthma control test.
This device turns liquid medicine into a mist.
What is a nebulizer.
These four symptoms often appear "at night or early in the morning."
What are wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness and coughing.
These tiny pests are considered a trigger.
What are cockroaches and mice.
Spirometry measures the volume and flow of this substance.
What is air.
ACT helps determine whether asthma symptoms are this.
What is well controlled.
This medication is commonly given via nebulizer.
What is albuterol.
Asthma is one of the most common long-term medical conditions in this age group.
What are children.
This type of smoke is a major trigger for children.
What is tobacco smoke.
These two demographic details must be entered for accurate reference values.
What are age and ethnicity.
There are two ACT versions: ages 4-11 and this age group.
What is 12 and older.
Spacers help propel aerosol medication deeper into these?
What are the lungs.
These three types of factors-genetic, environmental, and ________- are linked to asthma.
What is occupational?
This indoor allergen grows in damp places and is listed as a trigger.
What is mold.
These clips help prevent air leakage but are optional.
What are nose clips.
ACT scores must be documented under this section.
What are Lab Results.
This inhaler type contains powder medication.
What is a diskus inhaler.
This government agency is cited as the source for asthma statistics in our slide.
This is a type of pollution and is a major environmental trigger.
What is outdoor air pollution.
What is Lab Results.
The ACT is scientifically tested with hundreds of people and provides these for providers.
What are actionable results.
This organization is cited in your inhaler-use slides.
What is the CDC or American Lung Association.