Difference between revisions of "Asthma"
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| − | [[Asthma]] is a medical condition where the [[bronchiole]]s in the [[lung]]s get narrower making it difficult to [[breath]]. | + | [[Asthma]] is a medical condition where the [[bronchiole]]s in the [[lung]]s get narrower and fill with fluid making it difficult to [[breath]]. |
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| + | : Asthma is caused by an [[inflamation]] of the [[bronchiole]]s. | ||
| + | : When the [[bronchiole]]s 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 [[Asthma Inhaler|inhaler]] that can open up the [[bronchiole]]s to allow more [[air]] through. | ||
Revision as of 09:45, 18 September 2018
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.