The following quiz will test your knowledge about asthma. Talk with your doctor to find out more information.
1. Millions of adults and children in the U.S. have asthma symptoms.
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According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, about 2 in 25 (26 million) Americans have asthma symptoms. This number includes both adults and children.
2. Asthma rarely complicates pregnancies.
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In fact, asthma is one of the most common diseases to complicate a pregnancy. This often occurs if asthma isn't under good control. But sometimes, even with well-controlled asthma symptoms can get worse during pregnancy. If you're pregnant, work closely with your doctor to manage your asthma.
3. There is no cure for asthma.
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But most people can lead healthy lives if they manage their asthma and control it well.
4. Tobacco smoke can make asthma attacks more severe.
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Tobacco smoke from pipes, cigars, and cigarettes can trigger an asthma attack. Tobacco smoke can also make an asthma attack worse. If you have asthma, people should not smoke near you. They should also not smoke in your house or car. Other types of smoke that can make asthma symptoms worse include smoke from fireplaces and outdoor smog. E-cigarettes are also linked to increased risk of asthma symptoms and asthma attacks.
5. Asthma causes breathing problems, but asthma attacks are not dangerous.
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An uncontrolled asthma attack can lead to a stay in the hospital and even death. Long-term (chronic), uncontrolled asthma affects quality of life in a bad way. If you have uncontrolled asthma, you may become less active.
6. Lung function cannot be measured and monitored by the person with asthma.
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A peak flow meter is a small device that measures airflow out of the lungs. The meter can be used to measure lung function at home, school, or work.
7. An asthma attack can be triggered by many things.
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Many asthma attacks are triggered by a combination of things. These include:
Asthma is a lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. This program explores the importance of patients understanding what asthma is, how their asthma is triggered and how it can be treated and controlled to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
