How Well You Know About Asthma? Quiz
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- 1.Which statement is true about Asthma:
- A.
Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases nationwide, impacting the lives and families of over 7 million children.
- B.
Asthma is the third-ranking cause of hospitalization among children under 15.
- C.
An average of one our of every 10 school-aged children has asthma and 10.5 million school days are missed each year due to Asthmas
- D.
All of the above is true
- 2.Which answer is a true symptom of Asthma?
- A.
Emotional problems.
- B.
Clogging-the mucus blocks the airways and thus allows less air to pass through the airways
- C.
Swelling of the airways.
- D.
B & C are correct
- 3.There is no single cause for Asthma and currently, there is no cure for Asthma.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 4.Common signs and symptoms include: Excessive coughing Wheezing Chest Tightness Shortness of breath Waking at night
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 5.Cockroaches can trigger Asthma attacks.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 6.Which answer best describes common outdoor Asthma triggers?
- A.
Changes in weather and temperature.
- B.
Pollen
- C.
Air pollution
- D.
All of the above
- 7.Crying, laughing hard, or yelling can trigger Asthma.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 8.All classroom pets should be banned to prevent Asthma triggers.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 9.Staff who smoke on their personal time cannot harm children with Asthma.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 10.Dust and dust mites can trigger Asthma too. What are the ways to reduce the chances?
- A.
Keep classrooms are clean and clutter free as possible.
- B.
Dust furniture regularly with a damp cloth and allow sufficient time to dry.
- C.
Wash pillows, blankets and stuffed toys often.
- D.
All of the above.
- 11.Perfumes and cleaning products can be an Asthma trigger.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 12.Use your air conditioner to help filter the air coming into the center.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 13.Parents shouldn't worry too much about their child's Asthma symptoms because they will most likely outgrow it.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 14.How do we know when to call 9-1-1 for Asthma?
- A.
When a child does not respond to treatment.
- B.
When treatments are not available.
- C.
If parents take too long to arrive with treatment.
- D.
All of the above!
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