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asthma
Mrs. Peterson 2nd Health class
Question | Answer |
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What is Asthma ? | a respiratory condition marked by spasms in the bronchi of the lungs, causing difficulty in breathing. It usually results from an allergic reaction or other forms of hypersensitivity. |
Who gets it ? | Family history with it , History of allergies, living with a smoker, Live in urban areas. |
What are the symptoms ? | caughing, weezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. |
What are the Treatments ? | Inhalers, avoid things that worsen the asthma, working with your doctor. |
How is it affecting society? | Asthma is one of the most common chronic disorders in |
how is detected ? | tests, you've had life- threating asthma attack, thinking about getting allergy treatment. |
What are the psychological implications of this disease? | there are no psychological implications. |
What part of the body does it affect? | the lungs |
What is it? | is a chronic condition that affects the lungs and bronchial tubes and impairs the ability to breathe. |
What type of people are most affected by it ? | Everyvody can get the disease. |