1. To avoid an asthma attack, try to keep your bedroom as free as possible from triggers. List 4 triggers in the picture.
 

  Window, Blanket,Toys, Cat
  Teddy Bear, Flowers, Cat, Rug
  Pillow, Curtains, Books, Table


2. What 3 things happen in the airway during an asthma attack?
 

  Constriction, Runny nose, Coughing
  Runny nose, Inflammation, Too much mucus
  Constriction, Inflammation, Too much mucus


3. Quick relief medicine opens the airways fast to stop an Asthma attack once there are Asthma warning signs/symptoms?
 

  True
  False


4. Can asthma be cured?
 

  Yes
  No, but it can be controlled


5. Long-term control medicine should be taken everyday, even when you feel good and have no Asthma signs/symptoms?
 

  True
  False


6. Coughing, shortness of breath and wheezing are common Asthma warning signs or signals.
 

  True
  False


7. Which is normal? A or B?
 

  A
  B


8. You are at a family reunion and your aunt is smoking a cigarette next to you. You should:
 

  Go to another room so the smoke does not bother you.
  Remind her that you have asthma and to please not smoke next to you.
  Don't say anything so you don't hurt her feelings.


9. After walking 2 blocks You realize that you forgot your inhaler at home. You are going to be late to school and don't want to get into trouble. What should you do?
 

  Run home as fast as possible to get your inhaler.
  Go to school and and ask the school nurse if she has an extra inhaler you can use.
  Stay calm and walk home for your inhaler.


10. Your best friend wants to know what it's like to use an inhaler. You tell him:
 

  My inhaler is prescription medication and you shouldnŽt use it
  Go ahead and try it. One time wonŽt hurt you and then youŽll know what I go through


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