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What is a possible consequence of smoking on occupational lung disease?
What is a possible consequence of smoking on occupational lung disease?
What is the main characteristic of asthma?
What is the main characteristic of asthma?
Which of the following is a common symptom of asthma?
Which of the following is a common symptom of asthma?
What can trigger an asthma attack?
What can trigger an asthma attack?
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What is the name of the type of asthma that is caused by allergies?
What is the name of the type of asthma that is caused by allergies?
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What is the name of the type of asthma that is caused by physical activity?
What is the name of the type of asthma that is caused by physical activity?
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Study Notes
Smoking and Occupational Lung Disease
- Smoking increases the risk of occupational lung disease.
Asthma
- A chronic disease characterized by narrowed and swollen bronchial airways in the lungs, making it difficult to breathe.
- Symptoms include:
- Wheezing
- Coughing
- Tightness in the chest
- Shortness of breath
- Rapid breathing
- Asthma attacks can be triggered by:
- Pet hair
- Dust
- Smoke
- Pollen
- Mold
- Exercise
- Cold air
- Stress
Asthma Signs and Symptoms
- Shortness of breath
- Chest tightness or pain
- Wheezing when exhaling (common in children)
- Trouble sleeping due to shortness of breath, coughing, or wheezing
- Coughing or wheezing attacks worsened by a respiratory virus (e.g., cold or flu)
Types of Asthma
- Allergic asthma
- Seasonal asthma
- Non-allergic asthma
- Exercise-induced asthma
- Difficult asthma
- Childhood asthma
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Description
Learn about asthma, a chronic disease that causes breathing difficulties, and how smoking can increase the risk of occupational lung disease. Understand the symptoms and triggers of asthma attacks.
