Breathing Disorder (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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What is asthma?
What is asthma?
A breathing disorder
What causes asthma?
What causes asthma?
Narrowing of the bronchioles
What does the narrowing of bronchioles restrict?
What does the narrowing of bronchioles restrict?
Air reaching the alveoli
Which is a symptom of asthma?
Which is a symptom of asthma?
Noisy, wheezing breathing
What triggers asthma?
What triggers asthma?
Inhaling allergens
Which is an example of an allergen that can trigger asthma?
Which is an example of an allergen that can trigger asthma?
Pollen
What happens to the lining of the bronchioles during asthma?
What happens to the lining of the bronchioles during asthma?
They become inflamed
How does asthma affect airflow in the lungs?
How does asthma affect airflow in the lungs?
Reduces airflow to and from lungs
How can asthma be prevented?
How can asthma be prevented?
Avoid exposure to the allergen
What medication is used to treat asthma?
What medication is used to treat asthma?
Steroids
What is one effect of steroids in treating asthma?
What is one effect of steroids in treating asthma?
Reduce inflammation
How are steroids typically administered for asthma treatment?
How are steroids typically administered for asthma treatment?
Through inhalers