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ASTHMABy: Candace Murphy
WHAT IS ASTHMA? Asthma is a chronic
disease. It affects the airways
and makes breathing difficult.
It causes an inflammation of the air passages and results in a narrowing of the airways that carry oxygen to the lungs.
The picture shows an inflamed air passage, asthmatic (left) and a normal air passage(right).
HOW ARE ASTHMA ATTACKS TRIGGERED?
AllergiesAirborne allergens
FoodSecond-hand
smokeRespiratory
InfectionsStress
Changes in temperature
Vigorous exercise
SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS
Characteristics of an Asthma attack include: Coughing, especially at
night. Wheezing. Shortness of breath. Chest tightness, pain,
or pressure. Difficulty breathing. Swelling and excess
mucus in the airways.
TREATMENT AND MEDICATION
Remove Triggers from environment if possible. Asthma medications
Asthma inhalers Steroids & other anti-inflammatory drugs
Bronchodilators: airway openers Asthma Nebulizer (breathing machine)
IN THE CLASSROOM Asthma affects millions of children. Affects boys twice as often as girls. Knowing if a child in your class is very important for many
reasons. To help prevent a child from having an attack by removing triggers
from the classroom. Being prepared to help the child if needed. Knowing what to do if a child in your class has an asthma attack. Knowing what medications children take for asthma and knowing
how it can affect them in the class room.
REFERENCES
"Asthma and Asthma Attacks Center: Symptoms, Causes, Tests, and Treatments." WebMD - Better information. Better health. Web. 26 Jan. 2010. <http://www.webmd.com/asthma/default.htm>.
Marotz, Lynn R. Heath, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child. 7th ed. NY: Delmar Cengage Learning, 2009. Print.