Asthma
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What are some common symptoms associated with asthma?
- shortness of breath
- coughing
- chest pain
- all of the above
What age does asthma present at?
- any age
- childhood
- 30s
- 10-12 years
Asthma is ___________ of the lungs.
- a part
- a disease
- a risk factor
- a symptom
Family history of asthma, regular lung infestions, and exposure to tabacco smake are all ___________ of asthma
- risk factors
- triggers
- diseases
- exposures
Recently, there has been an increase in asthma cases among ________.
- young adults
- IV drug users
- the elderly
- children
Many of the symptoms of asthma are 100% ________ with medication in some patients.
- reversible
- stronger
- avoidable
- sensitivity
What percent of children have asthma?
- 20%
- 1%
- 10%
- 15%
What is one idea why the asthma rate is increasing in children?
- Children are being exposed to more triggers.
- Children have strong immune systems.
- Breast feeding has increased.
- More children are smoking.
Airway obstruction and airway sensitivity are common ________ of asthma.
- diseases
- triggers
- features
- risk factors
Asthma is a disease that causes _________ .
- severe headaches
- tightening of air pathways
- relaxation of the lungs
- medication