Asthma is a disease of the lungs that is caused by small airways that become swollen and tight, preventing air from reaching the lungs
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List as many triggers inside the home as your team can in 30 seconds (team with most listed will receive the points)
Possible answers include smoke, dust, mold, pet hair, cockroaches, smoke, perfumes, infections
100
I feel well, am not coughing, and can participate in all my normal activities- what zone am I?
Green Zone
100
Name one rescue medication
Possible answers include albuterol, ProAir, Xopenex
100
List as many asthma symptoms as your team can in 30 seconds (team with most symptoms listed will receive the points)
Possible answers include: cough, shortness of breath, wheezing, blue lips or fingertips
200
Teach the class: what is an asthma action plan?
An asthma action plan is a guide provided by your doctor that tells you what medications to take based on severity of your symptoms
200
List as many outdoor triggers as your team can in 30 seconds (team with most listed will receive the points)
Possible answers include: pollen, cold air, smoke, pollution
200
Name 2 “danger signs” of an asthma attack
Possible answers include: Trouble talking due to shortness of breath, trouble walking due to shortness of breath, lips or finger tips are blue, rescue inhaler not working
200
Name one type of controller inhaler
Possible answers include Advair, Pulmicort, Flovent
200
True or False: Asthma is a chronic disease that can be controlled but not outgrown
True!
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Teach the class: explain how a rescue inhaler works
A rescue inhaler works by relaxing tight muscles around small airways, allowing more air to pass into lungs
300
Name 1 activity that can trigger asthma symptoms
Possible answers include: exercise, smoking, playing outside, making a campfire
300
I have been waking up more frequently coughing in the middle of the night- what zone am I?
Yellow Zone
300
True or False: a controller inhaler will help your asthma right away if you are having symptoms
False- a controller medication helps decrease inflammation in your airways. They must be taken every day to help prevent asthma symptoms.
300
Name 2 early warning signs of an asthma attack
Possible answers include wheezing, tightness in chest, shortness of breath, waking up at night coughing
400
Teach the class: explain how a controller inhaler works
A controller inhaler decreases swelling and inflammation in small airways.
400
Smoking and second hand smoke can make asthma symptoms_________
Smoking and second hand smoke can make asthma symptoms worse. It is very important to avoid smoking if you have asthma.
400
I feel very short of breath even though I just took my rescue inhaler- what zone am I and what should I do?
Red zone- call your doctor now
400
You are feeling short of breath and coughing- which inhaler should you take?
Rescue inhaler helps loosen muscles in airway that tighten in asthma. A rescue inhaler can help with symptoms right away.
400
Name 2 late warning signs of an asthma attack
Possible answers include trouble walking or talking due to shortness of breath, breathing hard, lips or fingertips are blue, rescue medication is not working
500
Teach the class: what should you do if someone has asthma symptoms?
It is important to tell an adult (teacher or a parent) if a friend is having symptoms of asthma. Your friend will need his/her rescue inhaler right away.
500
Name one asthma trigger and one way to prevent or avoid that trigger
Possible answers include:
Smoke- choosing not to smoke cigarettes
Dust- doing regular cleaning around the house to prevent dust build-up
Exercise- using rescue inhaler prior to exercise
500
I feel well and am not coughing. My doctor prescribed me 2 different inhalers- one he called a controller inhaler and the other is a rescue inhaler. Do I need to use either of them today? Why?
Yes- it is important to use a controller inhaler every day if asked to by your doctor. Controller inhalers decrease inflammation in the small airways of the lungs if used regularly. The short acting or “rescue inhaler” only needs to be used when you are having symptoms.
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How long should you hold your breath after using an rescue or controller inhaler?