Test your asthma knowledge

Test your asthma knowledge! Answer true or false to the following statements:

1. People with asthma should avoid exercising because breathing becomes more difficult during any type of physical exertion.

True False

2. Asthma sufferers can decrease animal dander (a common cause of asthma attacks) in their home by brushing their pets regularly.

True False

3. An asthma attack does not need immediate attention.

True False

4. Asthma affects about 3 million Canadians.

True False

5. Asthma can be fatal.

True False

Answers

1. False. Although asthma attacks can be triggered by exercise, attacks can be avoided by taking proper medication beforehand.
2. False. To significantly reduce the presence of animal dander, asthma sufferers should keep their pets outside of the home as much as possible.
3. False. An asthma attack should be treated as quickly as possible.
4. True. In fact, asthma rates continue to climb.
5. True. However, deaths due to asthma in both children and adults decreased from 1987 to 2004.