What happens during an asthma attack?

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Q.1)	When does an asthma attack occur?

A.	An asthma attack occurs when the sufferer gets exposed to allergens

B.	An asthma attack occurs when the sufferer’s asthma symptoms suddenly has a drastic turn for the worse

C.	An asthma attack occurs when the sufferer begins to feel faint

D.	An asthma attack occurs when the sufferer exercises

Q.2)	What are the common symptoms of asthma attacks?

A.	Wheezing, chest tightness, difficulty in breathing

B.	Difficulty in breathing, chest tightness, nausea

C.	Wheezing, panting, tearing

D.	Chest tightness, stomachache, fever

Q.3)	What is the timeframe for asthma sysmptoms to develop and become srious?

A.	30minutes to an hour

B.	12-15 hours

1-3 hours

D.	6-48 hours

Q.4)	What does PEF stand for?

A.	Peak Expiratory Fluctuation

B.	Problematic Expiratory Fluctuation

C.	Peak Expiratory Flow

D.	Peak Erratic Flow

Q.5)	In severe asthma attacks, what culd happen to the airways?

A.	Become completely blocked by severe mucus secretion and muscle spasm

B.	Become completely blocked by severe mucus production and inflammation

C.	Become completely block by allergen build-up

D.	Airway breaks down

Q.6)	Airway inflammation is a result of:

A.	The body's response to a various range of airway assults

B.	The body producing white blood cells to combat viruses

C.	The body breaking down then airways

D.	The body trying to enlarge the airway

Q.7)	What is the second layer of the epithelium layer of the airways called?

Cilia

B.	Sub-bronchus

Submucosa

D.	Sub-pulmonary artery

Q.8)	What is the function of cilia?

A.	To clear the mucus by pushing the mucus and secretions

B.	To prevent allergens from reaching the lungs

C.	To help keep the airways warm

D.	To kill bacteria and viruses in the respiratory system

Q.9)	True or false: Many smokers have their cilia destroyed by the cugarette smoke, causing excess in phlegm in their airways.

True

False

Q.10)	What are the 2 main factors causing an asthma attack?

A.	Airway inflammation and mucus build-up

B.	Airway inflammation and airway destruction

C.	Mucus build-up and fluid loss

D.	Loss of mucus and internal bleeding

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