Respiratory System and Asthma Quiz

Alveoli are tiny air sacs in the lungs where oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange takes place.

Dyspnea is the medical term for difficulty or discomfort in breathing.

Inhalation is the process of breathing air into the lungs, allowing for oxygen uptake.

The medulla oblongata, located in the brainstem, controls involuntary functions such as breathing.

Chest pain is not a common symptom of asthma; common symptoms include wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath.

Antibiotics are not a common trigger for asthma attacks; common triggers include allergens, exercise, and respiratory infections.

Corticosteroids are commonly used as long-term controllers in asthma management to reduce inflammation.

Surfactant in the lungs reduces surface tension, preventing the collapse of alveoli during exhalation.

Tachycardia, or increased heart rate, can be a symptom of an asthma exacerbation.

Antibiotics are not common asthma triggers; common triggers include allergens, exercise, and respiratory infections.

Hives are not typically associated with asthma attacks; common symptoms include wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness.

A peak flow meter is used to measure how well air moves out of the lungs, helping assess the severity of asthma.

Albuterol is a common rescue inhaler used to quickly relieve acute asthma symptoms by relaxing airway muscles.

Allergic rhinitis is an allergic condition where the immune system overreacts to allergens, contributing to asthma symptoms.

Air purifiers are a non-pharmacological intervention that can help manage asthma symptoms by reducing airborne allergens.