1. Carolina Koncz, Neha Milind, Ahmed Osman

2.  Asthma is a chronic lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways.  Origin: the term asthma comes from the Greek verb “aazein” meaning to pant.  Scientists are not sure of cause but, most of the time it is hereditary.

3.  Examples: -recurring period of wheezing -chest tightness -shortness of breath -coughing.  As soon as you feel an attack coming, you must treat it immediately.  Factors: -Parents who have had asthma -children with respiratory infections.

4.  Perfumes and hair sprays  Woodsmoke  Chemical fumes  Cleaning agents (such as phenyl)  Cigarette smoke  Strong odor while cooking, particularly frying  Atmospheric pollution  Plant pollen  Household dust  Molds  Cockroaches  Animal fur or skin

5.  Asthma was known to be around when the Egyptians were alive.  Asthma is also known hundreds of years ago, China people gave other people asthma herbs containing ephedrine to help them breathe.

6.  Two types of treatment: -Long term control: help reduce airway inflammation and prevent symptoms. -Quick relief: “rescue” relieve symptoms that may flare up.  Pill form (short term) and Inhaler (long term)

7.  Diet- Dieting will not help you with your asthma, unless you avoid the foods that trigger your attacks.  Exercise- Exercise can sometimes trigger the attack.  Medicine- decreases symptoms and prevents inflammation

8.  Asthma affects more than 20 million adults in the United States.  Asthma is the most common cause of hospitalization for children under the age of 15.  It is estimated that 80% of asthma deaths could be prevented with proper asthma education.

9.  Many tests can be given to diagnose your asthma.  Lung function test -use test called spirometry to check how your lungs are working. It measures how much air you breathe in and out.  Bronchoprovocation-test to see how sensitive your airways are to different things.

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