Types of Asthma
What’s more common Exercise-Induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) asthma or allergy asthma?
1:allergy asthma
2:EIB Asthma
3:they’re both as common as each other
1:allergy asthma
What is a symptom of asthma?
a- shortness of breath
b- aches in body
c- dangerously low blood sugar levels
A
True or False: can exercise and/or general physical activity trigger asthma?
What Is a trigger for allergic asthma
A. Diesel exhaust fumes
B. Dust mites
C. Cold ambient air
D. intense physical exercise
B, Dust mites (dust in general) and other microscopic particles that irritate sensitive airways or cause an allergic immune response
What is the most common treatment for asthma?
albuterol(stuff in the inhaler)$100
what causes an EIB asthma attack
1: rapid loss of heat in airways and water
2: lack of athleticism
3: getting too hot and not enough food
4: you accidentally eat a sharp food and poke yourself starting
5: you exercise too little for there to be too much oxygen for your airways
1: rapid loss of heat in airways and water
Can wheezing when exhaling be a sign of asthma at a young age?
Yes! Wheezing can be a sign of asthma in children, especially after lots of running and playing
Yes! Cold air can dry out their throats, and narrow the airway.
What can you do to avoid an Exercise-Induced asthma attack
A. Avoid Physical Activity
B. Stretches
C Exercise-induced asthma is fake
D. Exercise in the cold
A, exercise induced asthma is triggered by moving around too much
what is one long term treatment?
nocturnal asthma can be dangerous because of what? (two answers)
1: because you might not get oxygen in your dreams therfore you lose your dreams each time it happens
2: you can have fatal asthma attacks during your sleep (irl) which can happen at anytime between 00:00-08:00
3: you could have an asthma attack from a nightmare which is pretty insane
4: you can accidentally stay up too late and possibly cough roughly if you don’t sleep
5: because you won’t get sleep if you’re worried about it and not having your inhaler
1: because you might not get oxygen in your dreams therfore you lose your dreams each time it happens
3: you could have an asthma attack from a nightmare which is pretty insane
How does asthma affect sleep?
By keeping you awake because of shortness of breath
Can latex trigger asthma?
Yes actually! Latex triggers asthma through an IgE-mediated immune response
True or False. 1 pump with an inhaler during an asthma attack is good enough and will solve the problem.
False, 2-4 pumps of albuterol is recommended.
what is the most effective method to help reduce asthma attacks?
rescue inhalers
what asthma is most common to get as an 29 year old?
1: non-atopic asthma
2: obesity-related asthma
3: aspirin-sensitive asthma
4: allergy asthma
5:neutrophilic asthma
6:Adult-onset asthma
7:Occupational asthma
6:Adult-onset asthma
Can asthma cause chest tightness and pain?
Yes, because it constricts the trachea and doesn't allow air to flow through
True or False: You only have asthma when you are wheezing or having a hard time breathing
False!! The absence of wheezing does not mean asthma is inactive. Persistent coughing, chest tightness, or nighttime wakening can also signal asthma, and underlying airway inflammation is present even without experiencing any symptoms
True or False. You can get any asthma attack as frequent as you want as long you have an inhaler
False, an inhaler does not make it safe and could make it worse and less controlled.
what does albuterol do when it is released into the human airway?
relaxes the smooth muscles in the airways to improve airflow
what kind of asthma does Leyy have
1: EIB asthma
2: allergy asthma
3:Non-allergic asthma
4:Virus-induced asthma
5:cough-variant asthma
1: EIB asthma
What can cause of asthma at a young age
a- exposure to toxins and fumes
b- not breathing enough as a baby
c- babies sleeping a with pillow over their face
A, being exposed to toxins and fumes at a young age, can increase your risk of developing asthma
Does mold trigger asthma (despite zero allergies to it beforehand)?
A student with exercise-induced asthma is preparing for a long-distance run. Which strategy is most appropriate for reducing the risk of asthma symptoms during exercise?
A. Don’t run
B. Use their provided treatment plan
C. Full try hard while exercising
D. Telling yourself you won't have an asthma attack.
B, while having asthma means your mobility is limited, it doesn't have to stay that way. If you have a specialized plan with your doctor, then the risks of having an asthma attack are very limited, should you follow said plan
what was the first treatment method for asthma?
inhaled smoke