Discussion 5: Asthma

Discussion 5: Asthma

Instructions

Research this disease and tell us about certain aspects of the disease. Make sure to include:

• Origin of the name
• Etiology
• Epidemiology (incidence or prevalence rates, populations affected (age, gender, ethnicity, regions))
• Signs and symptoms
• Diagnosis
• Treatments
• Prognosis
  • Each section of your post should contain these headings. Include at least two pictures in your post.
  • Optional links are provided below:
  • https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/asthma#:~:text=Asthma%20is%20a%20chronic%20lung,come%20and%20go%20over%20time.
  • https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/asthma/symptoms-causes/syc-20369653#:~:text=Asthma%20triggers,or%20particles%20of%20cockroach%20wste
  • https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/6424-asthma
  • https://aafa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/aafa-asthma-facts-and-figures.pdf