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Asthma: What Do You Know About It?

What do the composer Beethoven and President Kennedy have in common? Asthma. How much do you know about this disease? Take this quiz to find out.

1. Asthma is one of the leading causes of long-term (chronic) illness in children. When does it usually show up?

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Half the cases develop in childhood. Asthma symptoms may go away as children become adults. They may come back as adults get older.

A. At birth B. Before age 5 C. Before age 10 D. Before age 15

2. Asthma symptoms:

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Asthma symptoms vary from one person to the next. Common symptoms are shortness of breath, cough, wheezing, and chest tightness. These symptoms may mean a severe flare-up.

A. Can come and go over time B. Include coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath C. Can signal a severe asthma attack D. All of the above

3. Asthma triggers include:

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Triggers include allergens, strong odors, and respiratory infections. Others include weather changes, medicines, GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), air pollution, food, exercise, strong emotional reactions, and secondhand smoke, the America Lung Association says.

A. Allergens (pollen, mold, dust, pet dander) B. Strong odors (perfumes, paints, cleaners) C. Colds, flu, and respiratory infections D. All of the above

4. Correct asthma management includes:

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You should take these steps to manage your asthma even when you don't have symptoms.

A. Staying away from asthma triggers B. Taking medicines as prescribed and using correct techniques C. Watching asthma symptoms to notice signs they are getting worse D. Knowing what to do for both daily and emergency asthma management E. All of the above

5. Children with asthma should:

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It's important to get regular exercise. Swimming is good for people with asthma. Other activities recommended include short break periods, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. Some people with asthma may need to use inhaled medicines before exercise.

A. Never exercise B. Limit exercise C. Work with their healthcare provider on a plan that encourages exercise and prevents exercise-induced asthma attacks

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Online Medical Reviewer: Gotwals, Jessica, RN, BS
Online Medical Reviewer: Pedersen, Deborah, MD
Online Medical Reviewer: Sather, Rita, RN

Date Last Reviewed: 12/1/2022

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