ASTHMA
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
(QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)
By Rumi Michael Leigh
Introduction
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Conclusion
Chapter 1
1) What is asthma?
- Asthma is a chronic lung disease that narrows and causes inflammation of the airways and the production of excess mucus that makes breathing difficult.
2) Could a person have an asthma attack without being asthmatic?
- Yes.
3) Is there a cure for asthma?
- No.
4) Since there is no cure for asthma, what is the goal of treatment?
- The goal of treatment is to manage and control the disease and to improve the quality of life of the asthma sufferer.
5) What are some of the triggers of asthma?
- Pet dander, smoke, dust mites, mold, perfumes, pests, dry and cold air, exercise-induced, respiratory infection, betablockers, aspirin, preservatives (sulfites), pollen, etc.
6) What are the signs and symptoms of asthma?
- Wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, pain, etc.
7) What are the causes of asthma?
- Asthma is mainly caused by genetic and environmental factors.
8) Does asthma affect people of all ages?
- Yes.
9) What are the risk factors of asthma?
- Having other allergic conditions.
- Smoking or secondhand smoke.
- Overweight or obesity.
- Exposure to chemicals.
- Pollution.
10) What are some preventions of asthma attack?
- Identify and avoid asthma triggers.
- Use the peak flow meter.
- Follow attentively the doctor’s treatment, prescription, medication.
- Learn the early signs of asthma attack.
Chapter 2
1) What are the types of asthma?
- Allergic and non-allergic asthma.
2) What is an allergic asthma?
- This is the type of asthma that is triggered by being exposed to allergens: pollen, pet dander, etc.
3) Who is an allergist?
- An allergist is a doctor that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of allergies.
4) What is a non-allergic asthma?
- This is the type of asthma that could be exercise induced, caused by stress, illness, etc.
5) Is asthma a chronic illness?
- Yes.
6) What is a chronic illness?
- A chronic illness is an illness that is long-term.
7) Give examples of chronic illnesses.
- Asthma, lupus, depression, etc.
8) Can asthma attack be fatal?