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Asthma

Published on Mar 16, 2016

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

ASTHMA

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WHAT IT IS

  • Condition where your airways narrow and swell
  • This causes to produce extra mucus
  • No cure
  • Can be a major or minor problem
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FACTS

TYPES

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EXERCISE-INDUCED

WORSENS WHEN THE AIR IS COLD AND DRY
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OCCUPATIONAL

WORKPLACE IRRTANTS
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ALLERGY-INDUCED

CAUSE BY ALLERGENS
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SYMPTOMS

  • Shortness of breath
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Wheezing
  • Chest pain
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CAUSES

  • Air pollutants and allergens
  • Respiratory infections
  • Cold air
  • Mediciations
  • Strong emotions and stress
  • Preservatives
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RISK fACTORS

  • Blood relative
  • Allergic condition
  • Being overweight
  • Smoking
  • Exposed to fumes and pollution
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