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      What Do You Know About Living with Asthma?

      Asthma is a disease that affects the airways of the lungs. It is the most common long-term disease of children. Test your knowledge of daily life with asthma.

      1. What are the symptoms of asthma?
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      Common asthma symptoms are shortness of breath, cough, chest tightness, and wheezing.
      2. Which of these can trigger an asthma attack?
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      Exercise, especially in cold air, is often a trigger for asthma. Aspirin can trigger asthma in adults who are sensitive to it. Laughing, crying, or hyperventilating can also trigger asthma. Tobacco smoke and viral infections are also possible triggers.
      3. Which of these allergens are most likely to bring on an asthma attack?
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      Each person's asthma triggers are different. Outdoor allergens like pollen may be triggers for some people. Indoor allergens and molds are triggers for others. Exposure to dust mites also triggers asthma. Keep indoor humidity as low as possible and use special mattress and pillow covers. Ragweed also is a potent asthma trigger.
      4. Which of these foods should children with asthma stay away from?
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      Food allergies rarely cause asthma.
      5. Which sports are best for children with asthma?
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      Sports played in warm and humid environments and those that involve shorter periods of activity cause the fewest problems. Swimming is a great exercise for children with asthma. But children with asthma that's well controlled should be able to play most sports without trouble.
      6. What can you do to reduce exposure to outdoor asthma triggers?
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      Don't exercise outdoors in cold weather and on high-pollution days. Camping or hiking trips during the height of the pollen season are not advisable.
      7. Which of these is a good idea when a child with asthma is outside in cold weather?
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      Wearing a scarf to cover the nose and mouth helps to warm cold air when breathing in. Cold air can be an asthma trigger.
      8. What should you do if pets trigger your child's asthma?
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      Many people with asthma have pets. Their pets may trigger asthma symptoms. To lower the chance of worsening symptoms or a flare-up, keep pets out of your child's bedroom, and off sofas and chairs. Brush and bathe your pets every week. Have your child wash his or her hands after touching your pets.
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