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Asthma Education With Passion: The Key to Fighting Asthma Disparities

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1.  Which of the following symptoms indicates that a person with asthma should ask for help or call 911? Cough, wheezing, or chest tightness Lips or fingernails may turn blue Difficulty talking in full sentences All of the above

2.  Which of the following is a benchmark demonstrating good asthma control? Ability to complete daily physical activities Multiple school absences due to asthma Frequently waking up at night Shortness of breath and rapid breathing

3.  Patients with asthma may control indoor triggers by eliminating the following: Removing carpet in the home Not smoking inside the home Avoiding candles or perfumes All of the above

4.  Which of the following is recommended best practice for reducing the occurrence of oral candidiasis (thrush)? Washing your hands Do not rinse your mouth after medication use Using a spacer None of the above

5.  How does a biologic work? Tightens the muscles in the airways Increases subsequent bronchoconstriction Increases airway tissue swelling Targets antibodies, inflammatory molecules, or cell receptors and disrupting the pathways leading to inflammation that causes asthma symptoms