El asma de su hijo: cuestionario
Los niños tienen más probabilidades de tener asma que los adultos. In fact, asthma is
one of the most common long-term (chronic) diseases in children , according to the
Asma
and Allergy Foundation of America. Find out more about this condition by taking the
following quiz.
1. El asma es una enfermedad común entre los niños y adultos de los EE. UU.
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El asma es una enfermedad común entre los niños y adultos de los EE. UU.
2. El asma es una enfermedad emocional o mental.
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Asthma is not an
emotional or mental disease. But strong emotions can sometimes make asthma worse or
trigger an asthma flare-up. People with asthma are more likely to have depression
y
anxiety than people who don't have asthma.
emotional or mental disease. But strong emotions can sometimes make asthma worse or
trigger an asthma flare-up. People with asthma are more likely to have depression
y
anxiety than people who don't have asthma.
3. Las crisis asmáticas pueden provocar problemas respiratorios, pero no son peligrosos.
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Asthma flare-ups can
be very dangerous. A person having a flare-up may need to be treated at the emergency
department or in the hospital. Las crisis asmáticas también pueden ser mortales. They can cause
death.
be very dangerous. A person having a flare-up may need to be treated at the emergency
department or in the hospital. Las crisis asmáticas también pueden ser mortales. They can cause
death.
4. Las crisis asmáticas suelen ocurrir repentinamente y sin advertencia.
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Sometimes an asthma
flare-up may come on quite quickly. Sin embargo, hay síntomas que suelen presentarse en un principio. Personal
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asthma can learn to recognize their triggers and early symptoms of a flare-up. Éste
knowledge helps in successfully manage the disease over the long term.
flare-up may come on quite quickly. Sin embargo, hay síntomas que suelen presentarse en un principio. Personal
con
asthma can learn to recognize their triggers and early symptoms of a flare-up. Éste
knowledge helps in successfully manage the disease over the long term.
5. Hay muchos factores que pueden provocar una crisis asmática.
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For most people with
asthma, flare-ups may be triggered by many things. Some of these things are pollen
from
trees or grasses; molds or house dust; weather changes; strong odors, and cigarette
smoke. Other triggers include being upset; laughing or crying hard; exercise; exposure
to cold air; having a cold or the flu, or being near furry or feathered animals.
asthma, flare-ups may be triggered by many things. Some of these things are pollen
from
trees or grasses; molds or house dust; weather changes; strong odors, and cigarette
smoke. Other triggers include being upset; laughing or crying hard; exercise; exposure
to cold air; having a cold or the flu, or being near furry or feathered animals.
6. El asma no tiene cura, pero puede controlarse.
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There is no cure yet
for asthma. But you can control it by:
for asthma. But you can control it by:
- Trabajando con su profesional de la salud.
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Learning to notice early signs of an asthma flare-up and treating the symptoms
right away. - Permanecer alejado de los desencadenantes o las cosas que provoquen crisis asmáticas.
- Tomar medicamentos si se los recetan.
- Saber cuándo obtener asistencia médica cuando sufran crisis graves.
7. Hay distintos tipos de medicamentos disponibles para controlar el asma.
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Several types of
medicines are available to control asthma. Some people with mild asthma need to take
medicine only when they have symptoms. But most people need to take medicine every
day
to prevent symptoms and different medicine when symptoms do occur.
medicines are available to control asthma. Some people with mild asthma need to take
medicine only when they have symptoms. But most people need to take medicine every
day
to prevent symptoms and different medicine when symptoms do occur.
8. People with asthma have no way to tell how well their lungs
are working.
are working.
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One way people with
asthma can tell how well their lungs are working is with a peak flow meter. This small
device can be used at home, work, or school. The peak flow meter may show that the
asthma is getting worse before symptoms appear.
asthma can tell how well their lungs are working is with a peak flow meter. This small
device can be used at home, work, or school. The peak flow meter may show that the
asthma is getting worse before symptoms appear.
9. El asma solo aparece durante la infancia.
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Tanto niños como adultos pueden tener asma. Sometimes, but not always, symptoms will
go away as children get older. But many people who had asthma as children continue
to have asthma symptoms throughout adulthood. In some cases, asthma doesn't occur
until a person is an adult.
go away as children get older. But many people who had asthma as children continue
to have asthma symptoms throughout adulthood. In some cases, asthma doesn't occur
until a person is an adult.
10. Fumar tabaco puede empeorar las crisis asmáticas.
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El humo de los cigarrillos, cigarros y pipas pueden provocar una crisis asmática. And tobacco
smoke can worsen a flare-up caused by other triggers.
smoke can worsen a flare-up caused by other triggers.
11. Las personas con asma no deben hacer ejercicio.
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Las personas con asma deben hacer ejercicio. When asthma is under control, people with asthma
are able to play most sports. Many people with asthma take medicine before exercising
to prevent flare-ups.
are able to play most sports. Many people with asthma take medicine before exercising
to prevent flare-ups.
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