How does asthma work?

Do you have or know anyone who is affected by asthma?

• Yes

• No

Which of the following is a common symptom experienced during an asthma attack?

• Increased heart rate

• Chest tightness

• Blurred vision

• Sudden increase in energy

What happens to the smooth muscle rings around the airways during an asthma attack?

• They expand and relax, allowing more air to pass.

• They become inflamed and secrete less mucus.

• They contract and become narrow, restricting airflow.

• They are unaffected by the triggers.

What are triggers for asthma cough?

• Tobacco smoke

• Cold weather

• Stress

• Pollution

• All answers can be triggers

What is inflammation?

• A flame

• Swelling response to a harmful stimulus

• A response to something helpful

• Something that causes fire

What type of medication is found in reliever inhalers, and what is its immediate effect?

• Corticosteroids, which reduce long-term inflammation.

• Beta-agonists, which relax constricted muscles and widen airways.

• Antibiotics, which fight bacterial infections in the lungs.

• Antihistamines, which prevent allergic reactions.

What is currently believed to be the cause of asthma?

• Only genetic factors inherited from parents.

• Only environmental factors like pollution.

• A combination of genetic and environmental factors.

• Poor diet and lack of physical activity.