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Asthma. By: Shannon Thompson, Noah Rawlings, And Noam Sheetrit. Overview. Asthma is a common inflammatory disease which constricts airways and causes breathing to be difficult for the person with the disease. Overview (Cont.). - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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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