Coughing, wheezing, and trouble getting a deep breath stop the Big Bad Wolf from blowing down the 3 Little Pigs' house of straw. Jiggs the Pig steps up to help him get to the doctor to find out what's gone wrong with his world-famous huff and puff.
Watch this informative animation from American Lung Association that explains what asthma is and how it affects people who suffer from it.
Watch what happens within your airways when you have an asthma attack.
What's That Mean? - Asthma
This episode covers the "signs" and "symptoms" of asthma. These are the things that you can see, hear, or feel - like a cough, wheeze, or tightness in the chest.
Watch this clip to learn common triggers that can cause your asthma to flare-up.
Anyone who is diagnosed with asthma must learn to recognize the symptoms of an asthma flare-up and learn to pinpoint the triggers that can lead to an asthma episode. Knowing both, along with medication and a personal action plan are key to being active and healthy with asthma.
Learn the skills you need to help manage your symptoms and prevent asthma attacks.
Along with his mom and dad, Big learns about "rescue" and "maintenance" medicines for asthma, how they're different, and why they're both very important.
What's That Mean: Incentive Spirometer
Thank you for watching our health education videos. You have reached the end of this video series.