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Alveoli are most similar to what?
Large balloons
Little pouches
Little bottles
Blood vessels
Which of the following is a true statement about asthma?
Asthma attacks can be triggered by weight loss
Asthma is caused by a virus
Asthma is caused by harmful bacteria
Asthma is fairly common condition
In what way is an asthma attack similar to a heart attack?
Both are caused by eating too many sugary, fatty foods
Both involve the constriction of an internal passageway
Both usually result in death
Both are caused by exposure to air pollution
What is the direct cause of asthma attacks?
Blood clots in the trachea
Swelling and excess mucous in the airways
Excess fluid in the air sacs
Infection of the lungs
Which of these can trigger an asthma attack?
Sleepiness
Clean, dry air
Drinking a lot of water
Intense anger or stress
In the sentence, "Asthmatics should perpetually carry their inhalers," what is the best synonym for "perpetually"?
Sometimes
Never
Usually
Always
What can you infer from the fact that many superstar athletes have asthma?
Asthma helps people excel in sports
Asthma isn't really a serious condition
With proper care, asthmatics can do basically anything
Pro athletes can afford to have to have their asthma cured
What is the cure for asthma?
THERE IS NO CURE
IT DEPENDS ON THE PATIENT
What is the cause of an asthma attack last?
ALLERGENS OR THE FLU
EXERCISE
SMOKE
ALL OF ABOVE
Bronchial asthma is a disease which affects:
Lung parenchyma
Trachea
Airways
Sinuses
which of the following sounds is produced in the chest of asthmatic patient?
Stridor
Wheezes
Barking cough
Rales
The rescue inhaler which is used in bronchial asthma attack is called:
Ventoline and the holder is grey in color
Ventoline and the holder is blue in color
Atrovent and the holder is red in color
Atrovent and the holder is grey in color
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