Understanding Asthma: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

What is a common symptom of asthma?

What is a primary treatment used to manage asthma symptoms?

Which of the following is NOT a known cause of asthma?

What type of environmental irritant can exacerbate asthma symptoms?

Which of the following statements about asthma is accurate?

Asthma is a temporary condition that doesn't affect people of all ages.

Wheezing when exhaling is a common sign of asthma in children.

There is currently no cure for asthma.

Cold air and air pollutants can trigger asthma symptoms.

Using inhalers is not a common treatment for managing asthma symptoms.

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease affecting people of all ages
Caused by inflammation and muscle tightening around the airways
This makes breathing difficult
Symptoms include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness

Causes of Asthma

Airborne allergens (pollen, dust mites, mold spores, pet dander, cockroach waste)
Respiratory infections (like the common cold)
Physical activity
Cold air
Air pollutants and irritants (smoke)

Asthma Symptoms

Shortness of breath
Chest tightness or pain
Wheezing (especially when exhaling), common in children
Trouble sleeping due to coughing or wheezing
Worsening coughing or wheezing triggered by respiratory illnesses (like colds or the flu)

Asthma Prognosis

People with asthma can live productive lives and participate in sports and other activities

Asthma Treatments

Currently, no cure exists
Treatments control symptoms to allow a normal life
Inhalers are the main treatment, delivering medicine directly to the airways
Tablets and other treatments may be essential for severe asthma

Asthma Support Groups

Lung Saskatchewan offers online communities for people with lung disease
These platforms provide support

Possible Asthma Disabilities

Difficulty breathing, making it hard to catch your breath (feeling like you're running out of air)
Coughing
Wheezing

Asthma Resources

World Health Organization (WHO)
National Institutes of Health
Mayo Clinic

This quiz covers essential information about asthma, a chronic lung disease that affects individuals across various age groups. Participants will learn about the causes, symptoms, and available treatments for managing asthma effectively. Gain insights into living with asthma and maintaining a productive lifestyle despite the condition.