Take this quiz and test your understanding of asthma.
1. Asthma is caused by the inflammation of the airways.
True   False
  2. People with asthma can lead a normal life if the asthma is well-controlled.
True   False
  3. Asthma attacks can be life-threatening.
True   False
  4. There is no cure for asthma but with current drugs, most asthma sufferers can be effectively treated.
True   False
  5. Emergency treatment is needed when patient have difficulty speaking because of breathlessness.
True   False
  6. It is possible for the airways to be in an inflammed state even without asthma symptoms (wheezing, chest tightness).
True   False
  7. Swimming is least likely to trigger asthma.
True   False
  8. Asthma can recur later in adult life.
True   False
  9. Long term medication is unnecessary in persistent asthma.
True   False
  10. Tobacco smoke can trigger asthma symptoms.
True   False
  11. Inhaled steroids are not known to cause any major side-effects at recommended dosages.
True   False
  12. There is a cure for asthma.
True   False
  13. All children with asthma should be exempted from participating in physical education.
True   False
  14. It is safe to stop preventer medication on my own once asthma symptoms disappear.
True   False
  15. Preventer medication for treating asthma is addictive.
True   False
  16. It is safe to use reliever (blue) medication in place of the preventer medication.
True   False
  17. House dust mite allergy is a common trigger for asthma.
True   False
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