Asthma has existed for thousands of years and was present in ancient Egypt. The document discusses the history and treatments of asthma over time. It defines asthma as difficulty breathing caused by narrow airways and excess mucus. Symptoms of an asthma attack include wheezing, coughing, difficulty breathing, and chest tightness. The document also outlines modern treatments like inhalers and steroids as well as the role of the Asthma Foundation in supporting those with asthma.

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Asthma
Research By: Justine Taito Matamua
Kakapo Class

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History
 Asthma had existed in Egyptian times, or maybe before.
 Old ancient asthma cure was to heat a mixture of herbs on bricks
and to breath in the fumes.
 It also became common in China, a few hundred years ago.
 To cure Asthma in China they would a have a herb containing
ephedrine which they would inhale.
Ephedrine
Ephedrine is used for temporary
relief of shortness of breath,
chest tightness, and wheezing
due to bronchial asthma.
Ephedrine may also be used for
other conditions as determined
by your doctor.

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What is Asthma?
 Asthma is when you find it hard to breath and it can also
increase mucus and swelling.
 A asthma attack is caused when when your airway becomes
narrow and mucus is released by the mucus glands.
Normal airway
A very
unhealthy
airway with
mucus

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Asthma attacks
 An asthma attack is caused if there is to much mucus in our
airways and blocking you from breathing properly.
 The signs of having asthma attack soon is:
 Severe wheezing when breathing both in and out
 Coughing that won't stop
 Very rapid breathing
 Chest pain or pressure
 Tightened neck and chest muscles, called retractions
 Difficulty talking
 Feelings of anxiety or panic

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How asthma can effect your
exercise
 People with asthma can get overly sensitive which is called
Hyperactive.
 Which can effect exercise, inhaling dust and smoke.
Hyperactive
Abnormally or extremely
active.
(of a child) Showing
constantly active and
sometimes disruptive
behaviour

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Asthma Foundation
 The Asthma Foundation is a charity that has helped people with
asthma breath easier for over 40 years.
 They are based in Wellington.
 They teach the importance of asthma around community's.
 Recently they had a fundraising called Balloon Day which had
fundraised a lot of money so they can continue educating and
research the importance of asthma.

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Treatment
 Asthma can be treated by:
 Anti-Inflammatory drugs such as Steroids.
 Bronchodilators relieve the symptoms of asthma, by relaxing
the muscles.
 Asthma Inhalers are most common and very effective to relieve
asthma.
 Asthma Nebulizer are used if you are finding it difficult with
small inhalers.

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What you may have learnt about
asthma
 History and old remedies to cure asthma.
 What asthma is and what it does if you have it.
 Treatment for asthma.
 The importance of using an inhaler and other treatment to keep
you healthy if you have asthma.
 The Asthma Foundation.
 What a asthma attack can do.

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Thanks For Taking
Time To Look At My
PresentationResearched and Put Together by: Justine Taito Matamua