10 Questions
What is the main cause of asthma?
Inflammation and muscle tightening around the airways
Which symptom is NOT commonly associated with asthma?
Sudden loss of voice
What can help control asthma and enable people to enjoy a normal, active life?
Inhalers
Which factor does NOT contribute to the risk of developing asthma?
Regular exercise
What do steroids (such as beclometasone) do in the treatment of asthma?
Reduce inflammation in the air passages
What are the common symptoms of asthma?
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.
What are the risk factors for developing asthma?
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.
How do inhalers help in controlling asthma?
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).
What is an asthma attack?
An asthma attack is when symptoms of asthma significantly worsen, making it harder to breathe. Symptoms are often worse at night or during exercise.
What is the main cause of asthma?
Asthma is caused by inflammation and muscle tightening around the airways, which makes it harder to breathe.
Test your knowledge of nutritional therapy for asthma and COPD with this quiz. Learn about the impact of inflammation and muscle tightening on airways, as well as the symptoms and potential triggers of asthma attacks.
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