Asthma Flashcards
1
Q
What happens with asthma
A
- Muscles of the airways are tight/inflexible
- inflamed/swollen lining of airways
- mucus/phlegm build up
2
Q
What are the effects of asthma
A
- difficulty breathing
- chest tightness, wheezing, coughing
- asthma attack (prolonged episode of high difficulty breathing)
3
Q
What are causes of asthma
A
- Exercise-induced
- bronchoconstriction
Triggers
- cold air
- dry air
- air pollution
- chlorine
4
Q
How can asthma’s impact be minimised
A
Blue inhaler (reliever) which opens up airways (
Brown inhaler (preventer) which is to be taken over time (daily basis)
Exercise - strengthens respiratory muscles
