Asthma Symptoms
It's important to know what your asthma symptoms look like
True!
Asthma triggers can make your symptoms worse
True
An albuterol inhaler is a type of medication for asthma
True
What does it mean to say your asthma is controlled?
Not having asthma symptoms every day
Asthma is when you have trouble breathing and air does not get to your lungs
True
Centers for Disease Control [CDC]. (n.d.). Asthma Fast Facts for Kids. https://www.cdc.gov/asthma/pdfs/kids_fast_facts.pdf
Symptoms may not look the same for everyone with asthma
True!
An example of an asthma trigger that you would see outside?
Pollen
Dirty or polluted air
Bad weather
There are different kinds of medication that you can take. What are two types?
Controller medication and emergency medication
What does it feel like when you are having an asthma "attack"?
It can be different! You might feel tight in your chest, like it's hard to take a good breath, or have a lot of coughing.
Centers for Disease Control [CDC]. (n.d.). Asthma Fast Facts for Kids. https://www.cdc.gov/asthma/pdfs/kids_fast_facts.pdf
It's impossible to control your asthma symptoms
False
Why do we wheeze?
Wheezing happens when the tubes that take air to your lungs get too small (like a pinched straw) and it makes a "whistle" sound when you breathe
Centers for Disease Control [CDC]. (n.d.). Asthma Fast Facts for Kids. https://www.cdc.gov/asthma/pdfs/kids_fast_facts.pdf
An example of a trigger you might see in school?
Dust
Some kinds of food
Mold
What do you do when your asthma medications are not working or you forgot your inhaler?
Tell a trusted adult immediately: teacher, nurse, or parent
A tip to help you breath easier while exercising
Take breaks when you start to feel short of breath!
Lots of kids have asthma, about 1 in every 13 kids.
True
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America [AAFA]. (n.d.). Asthma Facts and Figures. https://aafa.org/asthma/asthma-facts/#:~:text=It%20is%20a%20leading%20chronic%20disease%20in%20children.&text=Currently%2C%20there%20are%20about%204.8,age%20of%2018%20with%20asthma.&text=Non%2DHispanic%20Black%20children%20are,to%20non%2DHispanic%20white%20children.
Examples of symptoms during an asthma attack?
Wheezing
Coughing
Chest feeling tight
Breathing too hard and fast
Centers for Disease Control [CDC]. (n.d.). Asthma Fast Facts for Kids. https://www.cdc.gov/asthma/pdfs/kids_fast_facts.pdf
An example of a trigger you might see at home?
Dust
Pets
Tobacco Smoke
What's the difference between controller medications and emergency medications
Controller medications are taken every day to PREVENT symptoms.
Emergency medications are taken when you are having symptoms to make you feel better
What are some things I might notice when my asthma is controlled?
You won't have to go to the hospital
You will sleep better
You won't miss school or sports
You won't wheeze or cough as much
Centers for Disease Control [CDC]. (n.d.). Asthma Fast Facts for Kids. https://www.cdc.gov/asthma/pdfs/kids_fast_facts.pdf
You aren't allowed to exercise if you have asthma
False