Asthma and Treatments Flashcards

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What is asthma?

Asthma is a long-term illness where the airways in the lungs become narrow and sensitive.

The muscles in the bronchioles tighten, the lining swells, and extra mucus is made, so the airways get narrower.

Dust, pollen, and exercise are common triggers. Cold air and smoke can also trigger attacks.

Wheezing and shortness of breath are common. People may also cough and feel a tight chest.

Narrow airways let less air reach the lungs, so less oxygen gets into the blood.

A reliever inhaler is used during an asthma attack to quickly ease symptoms.

It contains a drug that relaxes the muscles in the bronchioles, so the airways widen and it is easier to breathe.

A preventer inhaler is used every day to lower the chance of an asthma attack.

Steroids reduce swelling and mucus in the airways, making them less sensitive to triggers.

An asthma attack can happen suddenly, so the reliever inhaler must be nearby to open the airways fast.