asthma

Asthma

By: Shannon Thompson, Noah Rawlings,

And Noam Sheetrit

Asthma is a common inflammatory disease

which constricts airways and causes breathing to be difficult for the person

with the disease.

Overview

Overview (Cont.)

Asthma has existed since the time of ancient

Egypt, making it a very old disease.

Signs and Symptoms

Signs/symptoms of asthma are easily recognizable, and easily noticeable.

If symptoms persist for an extended time, contact a doctor immediately.

Symptoms (Cont.)

Wheezing, shortness of breath, tightness in the chest and coughing.

Asthma and Genetics

Asthma can be both a genetic and lifestyle disease.

The possibility of getting asthma is affected by heredity, air pollution, and other environmental factors.

Treatment/Management

Inhalers Medicine Exercise Healthy Diet Family Support

Fun Fact

Asthma originates from the Greek

aazein, which means “to pant”.

Fun Facts

Asthma accounts for more than 5,000 deaths a year.

Fun Facts

Over 20 million people in the U.S.

have asthma

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