True or False
Asthma Medicine
Asthma Triggers
Asthma Symptoms
Asthma Action Plan
100
Asthma goes away as you get older...
What is False
100
Getting this every year can prevent asthma attacks from the flu...
What is a Flu Shot
People with asthma are at higher risk of developing serious flu complications, even if their asthma is mild or their symptoms are well-controlled by medication. People with asthma can develop swollen and sensitive airways, and flu can cause further inflammation of the airways and lungs. Flu infections can trigger asthma attacks and a worsening of asthma symptoms. Flu also can lead to pneumonia and other acute respiratory diseases. In fact, adults and children with asthma are more likely to develop pneumonia after getting sick with flu than people who do not have asthma. Asthma is the most common medical condition among children hospitalized with flu and one of the more common medical conditions among adults hospitalized with flu.
100
While they might be cute and snuggly, these should be kept out of your bedroom to prevent an asthma flare...
What are Pets or stuffed animals
100
What's the sound that is a shrill whistle or coarse rattle you hear when your airway is partially blocked.
What is wheezing.
100
How many zones are in the Asthma action plan?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
What is 3
Green zone, Yellow zone, Red zone
An Asthma Action Plan is a written, individualized worksheet that shows you the steps to take to keep your asthma from getting worse. It also provides guidance on when to call your healthcare provider or when to go to the emergency room.
200
All asthma inhalers are the same...
What is False
for Asthma you must use a bronchodilators. There are three types of bronchodilators: beta-agonists, anticholinergics, and theophylline. You can get these bronchodilators as tablets, liquids, and shots, but the preferred way to take beta-agonists and anticholinergics is inhaling them.
For Inhalers there are Short term and long term. Short term are for asthma attacks, used for rescue and long term are for asthma control. There are several different short/long term inhalers.
200
What is the most common short term use medication for asthma?
Hint: is it used for asthma attacks.
What is Albuterol
Albuterol is a type of drug called a short-acting bronchodilator. It provides relief from an asthma attack by relaxing the smooth muscles in your airways. It's usually taken with a metered dose inhaler (ProAir HFA, Proventil HFA, others).
Short-acting bronchodilators can also be used in an asthma nebulizer in the form of a liquid to treat an asthma attack at home.
Overuse of short-acting bronchodilators, whether it’s a rescue inhaler, in tablets, or in liquid, is a sign of uncontrolled asthma that needs better treatment. If you need to use your short-acting bronchodilators more than twice a week, talk with your doctor about improving your asthma control therapy.
200
To avoid these, wash your sheets in warm water once a week, and put your pillow in a zipper cover...
What are Dust Mites
200
You may have trouble sleeping due to this?
What is coughing, wheezing, or shortness of breath.
200
When you have no coughing, wheezing, or chest tightness, you are in this Asthma zone
What is the Green Zone
300
If you have asthma you can't play sports or do physical activities...
What is False
300
When using Inhaler how long should you should shake the inhaler and wait in between puffs.
A. 15 seconds
B. 30 seconds
C. 1 minute
What is 1 minute
300
Name 2 triggers that can cause an asthma attack because they have strong odors/fumes
What is Perfume, Hairspray, Scented Candles, Air Freshners, and Cleaning Products
300
This type of pain is associated with asthma?
What is Chest Tightness or chest pain.
Chest tightness, also called chest pressure or chest pain, can be defined as any discomfort that's found between your lower neck and upper abdomen. Chest tightness can vary in terms of how it feels and how often it occurs. The tight feeling may be felt all over the chest area.
300
Name all the people that should have a copy of your Asthma Care Plan
What is yourself, your POA/Guardian and your doctor
400
You can become addicted to your Steroid Inhaler...
What is False
Inhalers are not addictive but it is a good habit to keep control over asthma and use your inhalers as prescribed by your doctor.
400
How long should you inhale when using an inhaler?
A. 1-2 seconds
B. 3-5 seconds
C. 6-10 seconds
What is 3-5 seconds
Press the top down and breathe in until your lungs fill completely -- about 3-5 seconds. Hold the medicine in your lungs as long as you can (5-10 seconds is good), then breathe out. If you don't get enough air in the first breath, wait 15-30 seconds and try again. Shake the inhaler again before the second puff.
400
Do this frequently to prevent colds and viruses (both can trigger asthma)
What is Wash Your Hands
400
When would you seek medical attention?
What is during an asthma emergency.
- Rapid worsening of shortness of breath or wheezing
- No improvement even after using a quick-relief inhaler
- Shortness of breath when you are doing minimal physical activity.
400
If you are in the red zone of your Asthma Care Plan, what should you do after taking your medications ?
What is Notify your Doctor
500
Nebulizers are large machines that provide oxygen to help you breathe.
What is False
A nebulizer is a small machine that turns liquid medicine into a mist. You sit with the machine and breathe in through a connected mouthpiece. Medicine goes into your lungs as you take slow, deep breaths for 10 to 15 minutes. It is easy and pleasant to breathe the medicine into your lungs this way
500
Long term use inhalers contain this type of hormone/anti-inflammatory to help with Asthma.
What is Steroid Inhaler
What are Steroids.
When they're inhaled, steroids reduce swelling (inflammation) in your airways. This can help reduce symptoms of asthma and COPD, such as wheezing and shortness of breath.
Long-acting bronchodilators are used to provide control -- not quick relief -- of asthma. They should only be used with inhaled steroids for long-term control of asthma symptoms. You’ll take a long-acting bronchodilator twice a day.
Long-acting beta-agonist bronchodilators raise the risk of death from asthma and should only be used as additional treatment for people who are using an inhaled steroid.
500
If exercise is a trigger for your asthma, how long before the activity should you take your inhaler.
A. 5-10 minutes
B. 10-20 minutes
C. 20-30 minutes
What is take your rescue medication 20-30 minutes before the activity.
500
There are 3 types of flare ups that are associated with Asthma. Can you name one?
What is....
1).Exercise-induced asthma, which may be worse when the air is cold and dry.
2). Occupational asthma, triggered by workplace irritants such as chemical fumes, gases or dust
3). Allergy-induced asthma, triggered by airborne substances, such as pollen, mold spores, cockroach waste, or particles of skin and dried saliva shed by pets (pet dander)
500
This is the caution zone of your Asthma Care Plan, it's when you're experiencing moderate symptoms.
What is Yellow Zone
This is where you should slow down and follow the steps including the use of your quick-relief medicine to keep your asthma from getting worse.