Medications
A medication that you should take every day to prevent an asthma attack
What is a controller medication?
Dust, mold, pets, and smoke
What are common indoor triggers for asthma attacks?
Wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath
A tool that allows you to use your inhaler better by delivering more medicine into your lungs
This color means you are doing well in your asthma action plan
What is the green zone?
True or False: You should stop taking your controller medication once you start feeling good.
False
True or False: Exercise can trigger an asthma attack in some people
True
This is the sound most associated with trouble breathing in asthmatics
What is wheezing?
True or False: You should shake all inhalers before using them
False
When in this zone, you should seek medical care or call 911
What is the Red Zone?
A rescue inhaler example: Albuterol
What is a medicine that will help during an asthma attack?
In the winter, this can dry and irritate airways, leading to bronchospasm.
What is cold air?
Bluish lips or fingertips are a sign of this
What are low oxygen levels during a dangerous asthma attack?
What is 10 seconds?
This color indicates a warning in your asthma action plan
What is the Yellow Zone?
Used to reduce inflammation and prevent asthma symptoms long-term
What is an inhaled corticosteroid?
Cleaning products or strong scents contribute to asthma attacks because these irritate and inflame the airways.
What are chemical fumes?
Trouble sleeping, nighttime asthma symptoms, and coughing, especially at night.
What are signs of uncontrolled asthma?
To prevent infections such as thrush after the use of inhaled corticosteroids
What is rinse your mouth with water?
One of the two things that should be in your asthma action plan
What is a list of daily medications?
Or
What are the instructions for a specific emergency?