Asthma Flashcards
What is asthma?
A respiratory condition that affects the small airways.
What are the triggers of asthma?
Pollen, exercise, cold weather, aerosols, animal fur, dust, allergy/hay fever, cold/flu, stress
Name the three different types of inhaler
Reliever, combination, preventer
How can exercise help asthma?
It can increase the lung capacity.
What happens to the airways in an asthma attack?
Air becomes trapped in the alveoli due to muscle bands tightening around the airways, mucus build up in the airways and swollen airways. This means only a minimal amount of air can pass through.
What are the symptoms of asthma?
Tightness in the chest, wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath
What are possible physical impacts of asthma?
Tiredness, limited exercise, coughing, wheezing, weight gain if not exercising
What are intellectual impacts of asthma?
Missing classes due to appointments
What are emotional impacts of asthma?
Anxiety, frustration, draining
