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Asthma

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.).

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Asthma

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  1. Asthma By: Shannon Thompson, Noah Rawlings, And Noam Sheetrit

  2. Overview Asthma is a common inflammatory disease which constricts airways and causes breathing to be difficult for the person with the disease.

  3. Overview (Cont.) Asthma has existed since the time of ancient Egypt, making it a very old disease.

  4. Signs and Symptoms Signs/symptoms of asthma are easily recognizable, and easily noticeable. If symptoms persist for an extended time, contact a doctor immediately.

  5. Symptoms (Cont.) Wheezing, shortness of breath, tightness in the chest and coughing.

  6. 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.

  7. Treatment/Management Inhalers Medicine Exercise Healthy Diet Family Support

  8. Fun Fact Asthma originates from the Greek aazein, which means “to pant”.

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

  10. Fun Facts Over 20 million people in the U.S. have asthma

  11. Resources "Asthma Medicine for Asthma Symptom Control." Symbicort. AstraZeneca LP, Dec. 2010. Web. 31 Jan. 2011. “Does What You Eat Make a Difference?" Mayo Clinic. 3 Apr. 2010. Web. 31 Jan. 2011. "Exercise and Asthma." ACE Get Fit. Web. 31 Jan. 2011. "Asthma Medications." WebMD. Web. 31 Jan. 2011. Bronson, Mary H.. Glencoe health. Student ed. . S.l.: McGraw Hill/Glencoe, 2009. Print.

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