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 with this quiz, based on information from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.

1. What are the symptoms of asthma?

A. Tightness in the chest B. Wheezing C. Sneezing D. A and B

2. Which of these can trigger an asthma attack?

A. Exercise B. Aspirin C. Laughing D. All of the above

3. Which of these allergens are most likely to bring on an asthma attack?

A. Ragweed B. Cockroach dander C. Dust mites D. B and C

4. Which of these foods should children with asthma avoid?

A. Dairy products B. All nuts C. Foods with preservatives D. None of the above

5. Which of these, if eaten on a weekly basis, can help reduce chronic coughing and wheezing in asthmatic children?

A. Broccoli B. Oranges C. Apples D. Fish

6. Which sports are best for asthmatics?

A. Baseball B. Swimming C. Sprinting D. All of the above

7. What can you do to reduce exposure to outdoor asthma triggers?

A. Exercise outdoors on high ozone days B. Schedule camping trips in May, June, or August through October C. Pursue outdoor sports in cold weather D. None of the above

8. Which of these alternative health treatments have reduced symptoms in children?

A. Nightly massages B. Evening primrose herb C. Yoga D. Aromatherapy

9. What should you do if pet hair triggers your asthma?

A. Bathe the pet weekly B. Keep the pet outside if possible C. Own a dog, not a cat D. All of the above