Breathing Easy Understanding Asthma and Inhalers

The video features Iggy the Inhaler, who explains asthma, its symptoms, and how it affects the lungs. Bronco the Bronchodilator demonstrates how rescue inhalers provide quick relief by relaxing muscle bands around the airways. Coltron the Controller discusses the importance of controlling inflammation for long-term asthma management. The video emphasizes the roles of different inhalers in managing asthma effectively.

What are common symptoms of asthma?

• Difficulty breathing and wheezing

• Rash and itching

• Fever and chills

• Nausea and vomiting

How do healthy lungs function?

• They have wide open airways

• They have tight muscle bands

• They have narrow airways

• They are filled with mucus

What happens to the airways in someone with asthma?

• They disappear

• They remain unchanged

• They become narrower

• They become wider

What is the role of Bronco the Bronco dilator?

• To increase mucus production

• To temporarily relax airway muscles

• To cause inflammation

• To permanently cure asthma

How long do rescue inhalers like Bronco last?

• Several days

• A few hours

• A few minutes

• Indefinitely

What is the main function of Coltron the controller?

• To cause immediate swelling

• To reduce inflammation over time

• To provide quick relief

• To increase airway tightness

How often should controller inhalers be used?

• Every day

• Once a month

• Only when symptoms appear

• Only during asthma attacks

What is the benefit of using both rescue and controller inhalers?

• They eliminate the need for medication

• They help manage asthma more effectively

• They cause more frequent asthma attacks

• They increase the need for rescue inhalers

What happens when inflammation is under control?

• Airways remain narrow

• Airways become clear

• Asthma symptoms worsen

• Mucus production increases

What indicates better asthma control?

• Less need for rescue inhalers

• More frequent wheezing

• Increased inflammation

• Frequent use of rescue inhalers