Asthma
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Key Stage 3
Meaning
Asthma is a medical condition where the bronchioles in the lungs get narrower and fill with fluid making it difficult to breath.
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| A diagram showing a healthy bronchiole on the left and an inflamed bronchiole due to asthma on the right. |
About Asthma
- Asthma is caused by an inflamation of the bronchioles.
- When the bronchioles get narrower it makes it more difficult to breath.
- Smoking can make asthma a lot worse, so it is important for people with asthma to stay away from smokers.
- People with asthma can use an inhaler that can open up the bronchioles to allow more air through.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Asthma is a medical condition where the bronchioles in the lungs get narrower and fill with fluid making it difficult to breath.
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| A diagram showing a healthy bronchiole on the left and an inflamed bronchiole due to asthma on the right. |
About Asthma
- Asthma is caused by an inflamation of the bronchioles.
- When the bronchioles get narrower it makes it more difficult to breath.
- Smoking can make asthma a lot worse, so it is important for people with asthma to stay away from smokers.
- People with asthma can use an inhaler that can open up the bronchioles to allow more air through.