a powerpoint about asthma

1. ASTHMA
A disease from the respiratory system

2. ASTHMA: “a respiratory
condition marked by
attacks of spasm in the
bronchi of the lungs,
causing difficulty in
breathing. It is usually
connected to allergic
reaction or other forms
of hypersensitivity.”

3. SYMPTOMS
People with asthma will always have their lungs inflamed. The
most common symptom of asthma is wheezing; a scratchy,
whistling sound when breathing. Other symptoms are:
Shortness of breath
Chest tightness or pain
Chronic coughing
Trouble sleeping due to coughing

5. PREVENTIONS
stay physically healthy
take your medication as
prescribed
get vaccinated for
influenza and pneumonia
follow your action plan
monitor your breathing
breathe clean air

6. citations
"Asthma | AAAAI." The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. Web. 20 May 2016.