Nutritional Therapy for Asthma and COPD Quiz
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What is the main cause of asthma?

  • Excessive mucus production in the lungs
  • Genetic predisposition
  • Allergic reactions to certain foods
  • Inflammation and muscle tightening around the airways (correct)

    • Which symptom is NOT commonly associated with asthma?

  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
  • Persistent cough, especially at night
  • Sudden loss of voice (correct)
  • Wheezing when exhaling and sometimes when inhaling

    • What can help control asthma and enable people to enjoy a normal, active life?

  • Antihistamines
  • Antibiotics
  • Inhalers (correct)
  • Corticosteroid pills

    • Which factor does NOT contribute to the risk of developing asthma?

    <p>Regular exercise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do steroids (such as beclometasone) do in the treatment of asthma?

    <p>Reduce inflammation in the air passages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the common symptoms of asthma?

    <p>The common symptoms of asthma include a persistent cough, wheezing when exhaling and sometimes when inhaling, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, and chest tightness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the risk factors for developing asthma?

    <p>Risk factors for developing asthma include family history, other allergic conditions, urbanization, low birth weight, prematurity, exposure to tobacco smoke and other sources of air pollution, viral respiratory infections, environmental pollution, and being overweight or obese.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do inhalers help in controlling asthma?

    <p>Inhalers help control asthma by opening the air passages and relieving symptoms (bronchodilators) and reducing inflammation in the air passages, improving asthma symptoms and reducing the risk of severe asthma attacks and death (steroids).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an asthma attack?

    <p>An asthma attack is when symptoms of asthma significantly worsen, making it harder to breathe. Symptoms are often worse at night or during exercise.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of asthma?

    <p>Asthma is caused by inflammation and muscle tightening around the airways, which makes it harder to breathe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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