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Asthma

What Do You Know About Living with Asthma?

Asthma is a disease that affects the airways of the lungs. It is one of the most common long-term disease of children. Test your knowledge of daily life with asthma.

1. What are the symptoms of asthma?

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Common asthma symptoms are shortness of breath, cough, chest tightness, and wheezing.

A. Tightness in the chestB. WheezingC. SneezingD. A and B

2. Which of these can trigger an asthma attack?

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Exercise, especially in cold air, is often a trigger for asthma. Aspirin can trigger asthma in adults who are sensitive to it. Laughing, crying, or hyperventilating can also trigger asthma. Tobacco smoke and viral infections are also possible triggers.

A. ExerciseB. AspirinC. LaughingD. All of the above

3. Which of these allergens are most likely to bring on an asthma attack?

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Each person's asthma triggers are different. Outdoor allergens like pollen from ragweed, trees, or grasses may be triggers for some people. Indoor allergens and molds are triggers for others. Cockroaches are a potent indoor allergen. Exposure to dust mites also triggers asthma. To keep dust mites under control, keep indoor humidity as low as possible. And use special mattress and pillow covers.

A. RagweedB. Cockroach danderC. Dust mitesD. A, B and C

4. Which of these foods should children with asthma stay away from?

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Food allergies usually don't cause asthma. But children with food allergies can have asthma-like symptoms if they are exposed to their food allergen.

A. Dairy productsB. All nutsC. Foods with preservativesD. None of the above

5. Which sports are best for children with asthma?

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Sports played in warm and humid environments and those that include shorter periods of activity cause the fewest problems. Swimming is a great exercise for children with asthma. However, children with asthma that's well controlled should be able to play most sports without trouble.

A. BaseballB. SwimmingC. SprintingD. All of the above

6. What can you do to reduce exposure to outdoor asthma triggers?

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Don't exercise outdoors in cold weather and on high-pollution days. Camping or hiking trips during the height of the pollen season are not advisable.

A. Exercise outdoors on high ozone daysB. Schedule camping trips in May, June, or August through OctoberC. Pursue outdoor sports in cold weatherD. None of the above

7. Which of these is a good idea when a child with asthma is outside in cold weather?

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Wearing a scarf to cover the nose and mouth helps to warm cold air when breathing in. Cold air can be an asthma trigger. Pollution tends to be worse on hot, humid days, rather than in cold weather.

A. Wear a scarf to cover the nose and mouthB. Wear extra clothing to stay warmC. Check pollution levels in the areaD. Keep hands away from the nose and mouth

8. What should you do if pets trigger your child's asthma?

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Many people with asthma have pets. Their pets may trigger asthma symptoms. To lower the chance of worsening symptoms or a flare-up, keep pets out of your child's bedroom, and off sofas and chairs. Brush and bathe your pets every week. Have your child wash their hands after touching pets.

A. Bathe the pet weeklyB. Keep the pets out of your child's bedroomC. Have your child wash their hands after touching petsD. All of the above

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

Date Last Reviewed: 1/1/2023

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