Unit 29 Exercise and Asthma (week 8)

Question 1

asthma:

Answer 1

A respiratory condition marked by spasms in the bronchi of the lungs, causing difficulty in breathing and typically results from an allergic reaction to other forms of hypersensitivity.

Question 2

During an attack, the bronchioles (small branches of the airways that distribute air throughout the lungs)

Answer 2

narrow because the muscles surrounding them have gone into spasm

Question 3

bronchospasm:

Answer 3

Spasm of bronchial smooth muscle producing narrowing of the bronchi.

Question 4

the primary method for controlling asthma involves

Answer 4

the taking of drugs, both inhaled and orally

Question 5

hyperventilation:

Answer 5

A condition in which you suddenly start to breathe very quickly.

Question 6

Asthma afflicts __ million Americans of all ages, making it a very serious problem in the United States.

Answer 6

25

Question 7

The key to exercise effectiveness as a therapeutic option for asthma sufferers is

Answer 7

that it makes breathing more efficient.

Question 8

Asthma sufferers should medicate 30 minutes prior to exercise.

Answer 8

TRUE

Question 9

Asthma is a term derived from the Greek word that means “to pant.”

Answer 9

TRUE

Question 10

What triggers asthma?

Answer 10

Respiratory infection
Exercise
Sudden changes in either humidity or temperature
Air pollution

Question 11

In order to help strengthen their lungs, asthmatics should:

Answer 11

Perform specific breathing exercises

Question 12

At some time in their life, at least what percent of all Americans will experience the symptoms of asthma?

Answer 12

5%

Question 13

Asthma suffers should do what while exercising?

Answer 13

Breathe through the nose
Control breathing rate
Keep inhaler close by
Avoid very intense exercise