1. Asthma
A. Mucus, fumes, and other gases in the air
contribute to asthma

2. B. Sometimes asthma attacks can occur when
your antibodies mistake harmless substances
as dangerous invaders to your immune
system. They attack allergens which for some
people, can lead to problems with their
airways and lungs that lead to asthma
symptoms.

3. C. When you have an asthma attack the
exposure could come from smoke in the air or
other harmful fumes that cause your airways
to swell
-changes in weather/season (from summer to
fall) can trigger symptoms too
-Dust mites
-pollen (chronic if during spring)
Exercise can affect someone’s asthma
because they have to take medication for
their airways before they become active.

4. D. The exposure level depends on the person.
Asthma can be a minor issue that is easily
controlled with medication.

5. E. -7 million kids have Asthma in the United
States. One or two out of every 10 kids have it
-Asthma is a disease most common in school-
aged children but can affect adults too. It is
not contagious and can be controlled. It is a
condition that makes it difficult to breathe
because of inflammation in your bronchial
tubes. When this happens you have a flare-
up or “asthma attack”. Different treatments
like inhalers, peak flow meters, and Singulair
can all help people control their asthma.

6. F. Symptoms- coughing, wheezing, shortness of
breath, tightness in chest pain
Treatments- long term control medications
-quick relief inhalers
-Singulair (Montelukast) daily pills

7. G. The government monitors the air that we
breathe and is supposed to make sure it is safe
and meets standards.
-They have emission checks on cars to ensure
that those fumes arte not being put into the
atmosphere
-prevention to reduce common exposure like
tobacco smoke (WHO Organiztion)

8. H. By recognizing and avoiding substances you
are allergic to
-staying away from toxic fumes and cigarette
smoke
-keeping away from things that tighten your
airways
-Consulting your doctor and finding the best
treatment for you based on your flare- up
history
-rescue medicine like emergency inhalers if you
have severe asthma

9. http://kidshealth.org/kid/asthma_basics/what/
asthma.html
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/childhood-
asthma/DS00849
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/asthma-
attack/DS01068
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/allergies-
and-asthma/AA00045
http://kidshealth.org/kid/asthma_basics/trigger
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